Many retailers are setting aside time for seniors and other vulnerable populations to do their shopping in a less-crowded environment.
, many retailers have announced they are setting aside time for seniors and other at-risk populations to do their shopping in a less-crowded environment.
Here are some of the outlets that have designated special shopping hours, though customers are urged to call ahead to confirm:The supermarket chain — which includes Albertsons, Pavilions, Vons and Safeway, among other brands — said it is reserving every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 a.m. for seniors, pregnant women, those with compromised immune systems and other at-risk populations.
“We are sensitive to the fact that everyone wants to make sure they have the items they need, and we also know that everyone wants their neighbors to stay safe and healthy too,” President and Chief Executive Vivek Sankaran said in a statement. “We are asking our customers to respect these special hours for those who are most at risk in our communities.”However, a reporter who visited an Albertsons in Los Feliz on Thursday morning found that store employees were unaware of the special hours.
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