From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — On Wednesday, Walmart announced nationwide policy changes in store hours and created a seniors only shopping window in response to the coronavirus outbreak. There will also be purchasing limits on some items.
Beginning Thursday, March 19, U.S. stores will adjust operating hours to 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. local time. Stores that open later than 7 a.m. will continue their regular starting hours.
The retail giant said the move would further help their associates restock the shelves for customers while continuing to clean and sanitize the store. Walmart said associates will continue to have access to their regular scheduled shifts and full hours.
Each Tuesday March 24 through April 28, seniors who are 60 and older will be allowed in the stores one hour prior to opening. The pharmacy and vision centers will be open during the senior citizen shopping period.
Purchasing limits will be placed on some items which include paper products, milk, eggs, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, water, diapers, wipes, formula and baby food.
The auto centers will be temporarily closed and those employees will be reassigned to assist in other areas of the store.
