Costco (cost) With the increasing number of coronavirus cases across the United States, its decision to end dedicated senior working hours has been cancelled
This Wholesale retailer In its announcement website, Saying that the new store changes will take effect on July 26 Warehouse store In the United States and Puerto Rico. The dedicated business hours on Tuesday and Thursday are from 9 am to 10 am.
Costco will open stores to individuals 60 years of age and older and people with disabilities, or anyone with a low immune function and a high risk of contracting COVID-19. Eligible customers will not enter with additional guests.
Costco does say that special business hours will vary from location to location, and it is recommended to check Opening hours of the local Costco store.
In early July, Costco announced Cancel dedicated premium shopping time, But at the time, COVID cases were declining across the United States. At the time, the retailer had special opening hours for disadvantaged shoppers five days a week.
Richard Galanti, Costco’s chief financial officer, said: “We will not stop, but will keep senior business hours on Tuesday and Thursday until further notice.” USA Today.
Costco’s premium working hours will revert to COVID cases surge in all 50 states As the number of hospitalizations increases nationwide Delta variant Due to its high transmission rate, the spread of the virus has become a problem.
Costco was one of the first retailers to formulate a mask policy in its stores during the peak of the COVID pandemic in March 2020. Mask requirements rolled back For vaccination customer.
As of Tuesday’s pre-market trading hours, Costco’s stock price was $412.65, down $1.50, or 0.36%.
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