Businesses across the country are requiring customers to wear masks in effort to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, even where state or local governments are not requiring them.
The National Retail Federation has called on retailers to set nationwide mask policies. The United States Chamber of Commerce also supports the wearing of masks.
“The medical evidence is clear: the wearing of masks or face coverings in public settings, especially when it is not possible to consistently maintain social distancing, is a critical element to preventing the spread of COVID-19″
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says face coverings are a “critical tool” in the fight against COVID-19.
Here’s a list of some of the businesses requiring customers to wear masks in their stores:
Aerie
ALDI – effective July 27
American Eagle Outfitters
AT&T
Bed Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
Cellcom stores and repair centers
Costco Wholesale Club
CVS Health
David’s Bridal
Exquisite Threading
Festival Foods – in effect by Friday, July 24
Fresh Thyme
GameStop – effective Monday, July 27
Goodwill NCW
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Home Depot
Jared
Kohl’s
Lowe’s
Lyft (riders and drivers)
Kay Jewelers
Kroger Co. (includes Pick ‘n Save)
Meijer
Menards
Metro PCS by T-Mobile
Noodles & Company
Panera Bread – except while seated and eating or drinking
Paul’s Pantry
Petco
PetSmart
Sam’s Club
Spencer’s
Starbucks
Target – effective Saturday, August 1
T-Mobile
Torrid
Uber (riders and drivers)
Verizon
Walgreens
Walmart
White House Black Market
Woodman’s Markets
Zales
News | With the recent spike in COVID-19 infections, we're joining others in taking the next step and requiring all customers to wear face coverings when entering any of our stores throughout the country effective Monday, July 20. #COVID19
— CVS Pharmacy (@cvspharmacy) July 16, 2020
Guests will soon be required to wear face coverings at all Festival Foods locations. In alignment with the grocery industry, we will require masks to be worn by guests who can the week of Monday, July 20, with an effective date of Friday, July 24. https://t.co/SOEaPr7pRH pic.twitter.com/RzPQWzc9IW
— Festival Foods (@festfoods) July 17, 2020
With the increase in #COVID19 cases across the country, we are committed to doing our part to help reduce the spread of the virus. Starting July 22, we will require all customers in all locations to wear a mask, joining our associates who continue to wear masks. pic.twitter.com/r9WPD3QNFa
— Kroger News (@KrogerNews) July 15, 2020
Our priority is the health and well-being of our partners (employees) and customers. Starting July 15, U.S. company-owned Starbucks locations will require customers to wear facial coverings while visiting the café. Learn more: https://t.co/ldDfwTRe3n pic.twitter.com/1m0cMKChoV
— Starbucks News (@StarbucksNews) July 9, 2020
To best serve our communities and protect the health and safety of our shoppers and associates, face coverings will be required in all stores beginning Monday, July 20. For more on our decision and policy, please see here: https://t.co/r2ijRqslNP pic.twitter.com/pKYQCzk48l
— Walmart (@Walmart) July 15, 2020
