Kroger Co, Walmart Inc, Albertsons and other grocery sellers are installing plexiglass partitions at checkout counters to protect cashiers from the highly contagious coronavirus.
Assistant store manager Jesus Alvarez rings up groceries from behind a new plexiglass barrier at Ralphs Kroger grocery store after California issued a stay-at-home order in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease , in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Kroger - the largest U.S. supermarket chain with nearly 2,800 stores including Ralphs, Harris Teeter and Food 4 Less - is installing the partitions at all cash registers, pharmacy counters and Starbucks kiosks. “This is an extra step to protect our associates who are in constant contact with the public and provide our customers with extra reassurance as well,” Albertsons’ Chief Executive Vivek Sankaran said.
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