Target and Walmart set aside dedicated shopping hours for seniors and vulnerable groups

Target

Target said on March 17 that it would also set aside the first hour after opening each Wednesday for vulnerable guests, including seniors and people with underlying health conditions.

• Reference: https://corporate.target.com/article/2020/03/target-coronavirus-supporting-guests-team

We’ll also reserve the first hour of shopping each Wednesday to support vulnerable guests, including the elderly and those with underlying health concerns.

Walmart

Walmart emailed customers today to say that from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. every Tuesday, shopping is reserved for guests aged 60 and older. This starts on March 24 and runs through April 28.

Opinion

It is commendable that both major grocery chains are taking this step. Given that the outbreak in the United States has become fairly serious, if your household has older adults, we still recommend having younger family members do the shopping and advise against seniors going out. You can also consider online grocery options, such as Boxed or 🥕, etc. It may be a bit more expensive, but avoiding exposure while shopping is more important...