With Easter and school holidays on the horizon, Griffith's Bargain Buys store on Banna Avenue would normally be doing a roaring trade in party supplies.
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However, with children being kept inside and at home during the pandemic, parents have tapped into their creativity to keep children entertained.
Bargain Buys manager Cloye Ford said there had been an increase in arts and crafts supplies of all kinds as well as cleaning products.
"We've noticed a shift from our usual products. Since the new rules, Easter sales have dropped off," Miss Ford said.
While the store remains open, trading hours have been reduced and essential items are being stocked for customers.
"We don't foresee any issues with stock, depending on how long pandemic restrictions are in place for," she said.
"Our worry is the Australian dollar, we expect prices will increase, and they already have increase on some things, but we've done what we can to prepare."
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Leading Edge Computers has also noticed a change in what customers are looking for and has adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
No more than 10 people are allowed in-store, a contactless experience is offered to customers and surfaces get wiped down several times a day.
IT technician Beau Dean said there had an influx of people visiting to get laptops, computer monitors and web cameras to set up a home office.
Mr Dean, who works with several business clients, has also begun working remotely.
"It's been a challenge, but it's not something that can't be overcome," he said.
"The last thing we try to do is push people online, we do have an online ordering service and we can deliver, but we want to keep the local economy going."
Owen Toyota has also moved to a contactless trading for everything from servicing to sales, a new car can even be delivered to a customer's door to ensure no face-to-face contact.
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For vehicles being serviced rigorous hygiene and cleaning processes had been put in place and dealer principal Dean Owen said staff had completed COVID-19 training.
"It's essential that we keep the dealership running for many reasons," Mr Owen said.
"Not only is it vital to supply and service the vehicles of businesses in essential industries, but also for households who still require transport to obtain their essential products and services.
"We will ensure that we have our service and smash repair departments operating for as long as possible throughout this pandemic."