Money Coronavirus has led many major retailers to close. Here’s why Lowe’s, Staples, CVS and others are staying open. March 19, 2020Kelly Tyko, USA TODAYComments Off on Coronavirus has led many major retailers to close. Here’s why Lowe’s, Staples, CVS and others are staying open. The nation's biggest retailers have temporarily closed thousands of stores to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Here's why some are staying open.