Kroger will begin restricting the number of customers allowed in stores to half of the buildings’ total occupant capacity, according to a Monday news release from the company.
This additional safety precaution amid the coronavirus pandemic comes a week after the company announced “hero” bonuses and extra benefits for most Kroger employees.
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Kroger Chief Technical and Digital Officer Yael Cosset says stores will use an existing customer counting system to monitor the number of customers in the buildings.
“By leveraging QueVision, our technology system that uses infrared sensors and predictive analytics, we will be able to more efficiently support our new capacity limits, creating a safer environment for our customers and associates,” Cosset says.
Stores will begin implementing the customer limit Tuesday.
Walmart announced last week that it would begin limiting the number of customers in stores to allow no more than five customers per 1,000 square feet at any given time. It is also restricting customers to one store entrance and manually counting the number of people who enter and exit.
Correction: A previous version of this story listed the incorrect customer restrictions at Walmart.
