Suddenly sequestered in their homes, millions of New Jerseyans are realizing a few things: Their desk chair is uncomfortable, or their web cameras aren’t up to snuff for Zoom meetings. And those kinds of epiphanies are helping the stay-at-home economy drives sales for both home office and entertainment products.

In February, the Union-based retailer said it agreed to sell its PersonalizationMall.com business to the florist for $552 million.

The grocery chain filed for bankruptcy in January.

With social distancing the new norm, the grocery business, an essential industry in perilous times, undergoes a sea change.

The Division of Consumer Affairs received about 1,500 consumer complaints about approximately 1,000 business locations by Monday afternoon,

The program affects tens of thousands of workers at ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Dearborn Market and Gourmet Garage.

Order volume has grown by more than 150 percent year over year over the past few weeks, with average customer basket size up 15 percent.

Altogether the decision by Bed Bath & Beyond and Burlington Stores affects nearly 1,000 store locations.

Allegations include retailers unfairly raising prices on surgical masks, hand sanitizers, disinfectant sprays and wipes, food, bottled water, and other items, which are purchased by coronavirus-concerned consumers.

The initiative is part of a $350 million global investment to increase pay in the U.S. to $17 per hour.

The move is the latest bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus in New Jersey, which as of Tuesday afternoon has infected 287 residents and claimed three lives.

Starting March 19, Stop & Shop will offer hours specifically to seniors, who the CDC and local health officials say are most vulnerable to COVID-19.