A traditional grocery-pharmacy 'combo' store of 60,000 to 75,000 square feet would allow 500 to 625 shoppers at a time.
Kroger said stores nationwide will post limits by Tuesday on the number of shoppers permitted inside stores at a given time to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic.
Kroger is the nation's largest supermarket chain. Besides Kroger stores, the grocer operates several regional supermarket chains in 35 states, including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Mariano's, Fry's, Smith's, King Soopers, QFC and others. The company employs 460,000 workers nationwide and operates nearly 2,800 stores.Kroger said it used 50% of the international building code's calculated capacity as its standard to ensure the social distancing of customers.
• Kroger said it's following local ordinances in cities or counties that mandate employee temperature checks. Associates may also request to have their temperature taken at work. The company began testing temperature checks in its distribution centers several weeks ago and is beginning to expand associate temperature checks to stores. Currently, employees are encouraged to take their temperature before heading to work.
Kroger will be able to supply workers who want them with one mask and set of gloves per shift, Garvey said.
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