So looking back at old post about this( 2019 link below), Doug thinks it could be because they had been playing with the Search index on the site, coincidence that they have been making an almighty mess with the Search again,
We NEED customers to be able to see shops even if they are on holiday, otherwise they will not come back to buy (hopefully) when the seller is back from holiday, so seller gets some money , Folksy will get their share as well, Win Win situation.