Meijer
Michigan-based Meijer has posted signs at the entrance of its stores telling customers throughout the Midwest that some type of face covering is mandatory.
Costco
Costco was the first major retailer to make face coverings mandatory for customers. It also requires that of employees.
Members were notified Wednesday via the store’s website that all Costco members and guests must wear a mask or a face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco beginning May 4. The requirement does not apply to children under age 2 years, or shoppers with medical conditions that make it difficult to wear one.
Menards
Calling it an “evolving situation,”Menards spokesperson Jeff Abbott said guests must be wearing a face mask to enter stores.
Each outlet will have a limited supply of three-layer face masks for sale for $1 at the door while supplies last.
“We’re simply trying to keep our store as a safe place for all," he said.
In addition, Menards is limiting the number of customers and employees to 500 total people in the store and is no longer allowing children under 16 inside.
“We absolutely love families but need to lessen the number of people shopping in our stores, and I think it goes without saying that children need to be protected from any exposure to the virus,” Abbott said.
Giant Eagle
Dan Donovan, a spokesperson for the Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle, said the chain has no face covering policy for customers.
Stores implemented mask requirements for employees April 19.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods shoppers will not be required to wear a face covering. The company has required anyone working in stores to wear a mask for several weeks now, a Whole Foods spokesperson said.
Aldi
Aldi is asking customers to wear a mask, but is not requiring them to do so.
Shoppers began seeing face masks on all Aldi employees and suppliers this week. Aldi has instituted one-way aisles and signage to encourage social distancing.
Marc’s
Flyers at Marc’s grocery store suggest customers wear masks and gloves while shopping, but the store does not require them. Marc’s is supplying masks and gloves for its team members.
Trader Joe’s
While customers are encouraged to wear face coverings, the store does not require them. As of mid-April,Trader Joe’shas provided employees with masks and gloves.
Walmart
Walmart customers are not required to wear face masks. The chain began supplying masks to its associates on April 20.
However, Rebecca Thomason, a Walmart spokesperson, said the company “encourages customers to be especially mindful of one another during this unprecedented time and adhere to recommendations that we all use face coverings while in public spaces.”
Target
Target is not mandating that customers wear a face covering in order to shop.Target is providing team memberswith disposable face masks and gloves and is requiring them to be worn during the employee’s shift.
Home Depot
A mask is not required to shop at Home Depot.
Christina Cornell from Home Depot said the home improvement center has been working with the state for quite some time to keep associates and customers safe. Home Depot is providing non-medical masks to all associates to wear while at work and will encourage customers to do the same when they shop in the store, she said.
“We’ve been limiting the number of customers in all of our stores for several weeks, which we will continue to do, in addition to other social distancing measures like pausing spring promotions to avoid driving foot traffic, and installing plexiglass shields at checkout and customer service,” she said.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s customers will not be required to wear a mask.
The company is encouraging social distancing by implementing one-way aisles and removing displays from the center of aisles to give customers more room to shop. Lowe’s will provide masks and gloves to all associates and requires them to wear the gear while on the retail floor.
Save A Lot
According to the company’s website, they“ ask customers and team members to wear masks," but are not requiring usage. The company could not be reached for comment.