Eli5: How do supermarkets like walmart make sure everybody left the store before they close?

Question

Do they have employees walking down each isle at closing? Isn’t there a chance somebody still walking on a different isle then they are?

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Answer 1

I used to do this when i worked at Costco—it was called “The Walk” over the radio. The bay door was pulled down at closing time, and we would slowly march forward one aisle at a time like a wave, essentially shadowing anyone still in the store one to give them the hint to not take their time.