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Target To Reserve Hour Of Shopping For Vulnerable Customers | Kayla | Star 102.1

Target To Reserve Hour Of Shopping For Vulnerable Customers | Kayla | Star 102.1

Target To Reserve Hour Of Shopping For Vulnerable Customers | Kayla | Star 102.1

Target made an announcement this week that stores across the country will take extra measures to ensure elderly customers and those with underlying health conditions have access to fully stocked shelves during this time.

Every Wednesday the first hour of shopping will be reserved for “vulnerable guests,” according to a press release from the retail giant. Target stores are also taking an extra step and will be closing early, at 9 p.m., so employees can thoroughly clean and restock.

Brian Cornell, Chairman & CEO of Target says in the press release, “Families are counting on Target for critical supplies during this challenging time, and we’ll continue to do all that we can to keep our stores open. For weeks, we’ve been responding to the impact of the coronavirus by taking care of our team, rigorously cleaning our stores and helping our guests find the food, medicine and other essentials they need for themselves and their families. As our team continues to adapt to the country’s fast-changing needs, we’re announcing plans to reduce our store hours and offer dedicated shopping hours for vulnerable guests. We’ll also maintain limits on select products and would ask guests to purchase only what they need so there’s enough supply to accommodate this increased demand.”

In addition to their recent announcement. Target will be adding payroll hours to ensure that “guest-facing surfaces like checkout and touchscreens are cleaned at least every 30 minutes.” All seating areas at Target Cafés, Pizza Huts, Snack Bars, Beverage Bars, Starbucks and condiment stations are being closed.

Target says it will waive eligibility requirements, copays and other program details to make sure employees with care giving needs can take care of their families. The company is also waiving the absenteeism policy and covering up to 14 days of quarantine and illness “for team members with a confirmed case of COVID-19.”

According to the release, Target will continue to offer standing benefits like paid family leave and free counseling services.

Read the official Target Press Release HERE.

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