GIANT supermarkets began limiting the number of customers who can enter a store at one time Monday as part of supporting social distancing practices during the coronavirus pandemic.
Limiting the number of people in the store at one time protects both employees and shoppers, the company said.
“This pandemic has reaffirmed the critical role grocery plays in our local communities and we appreciate our customers’ cooperation as we implement additional measures to help keep both them and our team members safe,” Nicholas Bertram, president of The GIANT Company, said. “In addition, as we remain focused on providing this essential service, we also ask our customers to do their part by shopping with as few family members as possible and buying only what they need at this time.”
GIANT is also asking customers to send only one member of the household to the store, if possible.
GIANT employees will monitor shopper volume at the front entrance. When the store has reached capacity, customers will be asked to wait outside until other customers exit.
Additionally, each store will have one entrance and one exit as well as one-way aisles. Employees are required to wear face shields and masks and will also have the option of wearing gloves.