Those aisles are not marked or may have longer lines. One of the selling points for supermarkets is convenience. Basically,the manager is asking you to go out of your way to shop in his store. He should be reminded that this is an issue of what is appropriate for all children exposing children to sexually explicit covers has no place in the family marketplace. Many magazine distributors are familiar with the blinder issue and make them available at the store s request.
Blinders can be custom made with materials from the local home center.
Sheets of one-eighth inch plexiglass and a can of black spray paint will do the job nicely. The following action steps can convince supermarkets to protect their customers from explicit and sexual content on checkout aisle magazine covers. Ask to speak to the store manager . With magazine in hand, share your concern for families and children who are faced with such material. Ask to know the company s policy regarding offensive products.