Preventing Windows Store App Purchases in a Domain Environment

Hello,
We are using Applocker to prevent unwanted apps to be installed through the Windows 8 store, however users are able to complete the purchase of an app before the applocker prevent them from installing it.
Are we able to disable store purchases using group policy or can this be done in another way?
Thanks
John

Hi,
I don't think we can only block purchase in GPO.
Based on my knowledge, the channel is designed in each app and different from each other.
The family safety can prevent family account from buying app, but doesn't apply to Domain account.
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