BI-LO, Publix, Kroger to operate special ‘seniors’ hours
BI Lo Designating special shopping hour dedicated to seniors from 8 – 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, in all stores
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Southeastern Grocers , which operates Bi-LO, announced it will set aside a special shopping hour dedicated to seniors and high-risk customers from 8 am to 9 am, Monday through Friday, in all stores.
The pharmacy locations will open at 8 a.m. on weekdays to provide prescription refills, influenza and pneumonia vaccines and customer counseling, say store officials.
According to a release, as a special safety precaution, seniors and high-risk customers are invited to shop their local BI-LO grocery store from 8 – 9 a.m., Monday through Friday.
The grocer says it is asking all customers to respect this time given to the elderly and other high-risk community members to allow them the comfort of purchasing necessary products in a safe environment.
The grocer will also open all pharmacy locations at 8 a.m. on weekdays to allow these same customers extra time to fill prescriptions or seek counseling with expert pharmacists.
The Bi Lo pharmacy locations will open at the usual time on weekends.
In a release, Anthony Hucker, President and CEO of Southeastern Grocers, said, “As a grocer and people-first company, we are doing everything in our power during this time of uncertainty to lessen the impact it has on our associates, customers, community members and their loved ones.”
Publix also announced special hours for Seniors.
Publix announced it will designate Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. for customers age 65 and over.
The pharmacies will also open early at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to serve senior shoppers.
The change in hours will begin Tuesday, March 24.
Kroger
According to Kroger officials, on Monday, March 23rd, Kroger’s Atlanta Division, which includes GSouth Carolina, will block off 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays as designated shopping hours for seniors over 60 and high-risk individuals.
“During these hours, we will be open for those who may be more susceptible to COVID-19,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division.
