Many major retailers have announced they are offering special shopping hours for our most vulnerable populations including senior citizens, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
Most of the restricted shopping times occur during the first hour or two of business. Many stores are closing down overnight for restocking and enhanced cleaning. These restricted hours will give our most vulnerable family and friends a chance to get what they need in the cleanest and safest environment possible while avoiding the large crowds.
The requirements to shop during these hours vary by store, so make sure to contact your local store before heading out. Stores don’t seem to be requiring ID but it may be a good idea to have one just in case!
Walmart
Every Tuesday Walmart is offering customers who are 60 and older to shop one hour before opening to the general public until the end of May. Walmart has adjusted its opening time to 7am making the senior shopping time from 6am to 7am. Walmart’s Pharmacies and Vision Centers will also be open to older customers as well during this time!
Target
Target Stores are reserving the first hour of shopping on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 9am for “vulnerable guests,” which includes the elderly and those with underlying health concerns. In-store CVS pharmacies will be open during these times as well.Â
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Walgreens
Every Tuesday is now Seniors Days at Walgreens with the hour from 8am to 9am only for shoppers 55 and older!
Seniors can also take advantage of special discounts every Tuesday, including 30% off eligible regular price, store-brand products (in-store or online with promo code SENIOR30) & 20% off all other eligible, regular-price items (in-store or online with promo code SENIOR20).
Costco
Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 8am to 9am, Costco will be open to members who are 60 and older. The pharmacy will also be open during this hour.
Dollar General
Dollar General is reserving the first hour of business each day to serve the needs of senior citizens. In most cases, this will be from 8am to 9am.
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Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree is dedicating the stores’ first operational hours each day to at-risk customers including senior citizens, individuals with pre-existing health conditions, and pregnant women.
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Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club is offering early shopping hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 7am to 9am for seniors and those with disabilities or compromised immune systems. The pharmacy and optical center will also be open during this time.
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Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is dedicating the first hour of business every day (either 8am-9am or 9am-10am depending on the store) to serve senior customers over the age of 60 and customers with disabilities who may need additional assistance while shopping.
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Whole Foods
Whole Foods Stores in the U.S. and Canada are allowing customers who are 60 and older to shop one hour before opening to the general public. For example, if your store opens at 8am, customers who are 60 and older can shop beginning at 7am!
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Rite Aid
Rite Aid is dedicating one hour every weekday between 9am and 10am to seniors and other “at-risk” shoppers.
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Albertsons & AffiliatesÂ
Albertsons and Affiliate Stores are open from 7am to 9am, Tuesdays and Thursdays for its most “vulnerable shoppers.” This includes senior citizens, pregnant women, or those with compromised immune systems. The Albertsons Company includes other stores such as Acme, Randall’s, Safeway, Vons & many more.
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ALDI
ALDI will open its stores at 8:30am and reserve the first hours of business for vulnerable shoppers which include senior citizens, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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Kroger
Kroger Stores nationwide are reserving 7am to 8am for their most vulnerable customers, including senior citizens. Note that these hours may vary depending on location.
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Big Lots
Big Lots Stores nationwide are reserving the first hour of every day for senior citizens and other “vulnerable” customers.Â
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Publix
Publix is designating Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, 7am to 8am, as reserved shopping hours for customers over the age of 65. Publix Pharmacy will also open at 7am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to serve customers 65 and older.
Publix is also designating Thursday evenings, 8pm to 9pm, and Friday mornings, 7am to 8am, as special shopping hours for first responders and hospital staff. Publix Pharmacy will also be open during these times.
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