Kroger to limit number of shoppers in stores to help ‘flatten the curve’ amid COVID-19 crisis

Kroger has begun limiting the number of shoppers allowed in its store to 50% capacity effectively immediately.

The measure, which is similar to that of Walmart and other grocery stores, is intended to help stop the spread of coronavirus and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

“Kroger’s introduction of customer capacity limits is one more way we are doing our part to flatten the curve while operating as an essential business, providing our customers with access to fresh, affordable food and products,” said Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s senior vice president of operations, in a press release issued Tuesday. “During this national pandemic, we are committed to adopting preventive measures to help protect the safety and health of our associates, customers and communities.”