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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsStarting Thursday Stop & Shop will have early hours for those over 60.
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Massachusetts-based grocery store Stop & Shop announced it would begin offering special shopping times to accommodate and protect older customers.
"Effective on Thursday, March 19, Stop & Shop will create hours specifically geared to accommodate customers 60 and older," the company said in a statement. "Stop & Shop stores will open from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. ONLY for customers over the age of 60 who the CDC and local health officials say are most vulnerable."
The company said it was making the decision to allow community members in this age category to shop in a less crowded environment, which better enables social distancing.
Stop & Shop said it would not be requesting ID for entry, but added that they hope everyone would respect the purpose of the early opening, and "do the right thing for our older neighbors."
"Stop & Shop will reserve the right to ask customers to leave if they are not a member of this age group," the company said.
The company said in order to allow more time for its workers to unload deliveries, stock shelves, and better serve customers throughout the day, Stop & Shop stores would have normal operating hours adjusted to open at 7:30 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. at most stores.
The company said it was making the decision to allow community members in this age category to shop in a less crowded environment, which better enables social distancing.
Stop & Shop said it would not be requesting ID for entry, but added that they hope everyone would respect the purpose of the early opening, and "do the right thing for our older neighbors."
"Stop & Shop will reserve the right to ask customers to leave if they are not a member of this age group," the company said.
The company said in order to allow more time for its workers to unload deliveries, stock shelves, and better serve customers throughout the day, Stop & Shop stores would have normal operating hours adjusted to open at 7:30 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. at most stores.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/stop-and-shop-grocery-store-special-hours-high-risk-coronavirus-high-shoppers/31676833
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Starting Thursday Stop & Shop will have early hours for those over 60. (Original Post)
boston bean
Mar 2020
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Phoenix61
(16,954 posts)1. What a wonderful idea! nt
boston bean
(36,186 posts)2. Yes. I think this will help a lot of people.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,308 posts)3. Good for them! I wish they were out here in LA.
Leghorn21
(13,520 posts)4. Does this make your heart swell with hope and gratitude,
or is that just me?!
Naw, its all of us MARVELOUS!!!
Tanuki
(14,893 posts)5. Great idea! I hope this catches on with other stores and chains.
Renew Deal
(81,803 posts)6. Good. I can knock over some old ladies to get me some TP
gristy
(10,667 posts)7. Good for them! Terrific!
Grasswire2
(13,564 posts)8. This only works for those who are still driving themselves.
What about those who use public transportation or rely on rides from others who may not be free at that hour?
Croney
(4,646 posts)9. Yep, I just said to my husband tonight,
Who would have thought that I'd be so excited about planning a trip to the grocery store at six o'clock in the morning, like going to a Stones concert!
We have enough t.p. and sanitizer, and canned food and frozen food and dog food. I'm mainly interested in getting a head of cauliflower and some of my ice cream. So the real reason is just to get out of the house for a short time.