Walgreens In Essex And Many Other Retailers Mask Up

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — Here's a look at which retailers in Connecticut now require masks and who should wear them, according to a list compiled by AARP and various news outlets:

ALDIWho Has To Mask Up: Face coverings are required for unvaccinated customers and employees, and optional for vaccinated customers.

AppleWho Has To Mask Up: Citing a company memo to employees, Bloomberg reported that Apple reinstituted a mask requirement for shoppers and staff at most of its U.S. retail outlets.

AT&TWho Has To Mask Up: Employees, customers and visitors are required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

Bed Bath & BeyondWho Has To Mask Up: A mask mandate remains in place for shoppers and employees but exempts fully vaccinated customers "in U.S. locations where permitted by local order or law."

BJ's WholesaleWho Has To Mask Up: While masks are optional for fully vaccinated customers and employees, unvaccinated persons and all shoppers and staff in BJ's optical departments are required to wear masks.

CVSWho Has To Mask Up: Face coverings are required for employees and customers who are not fully vaccinated, and optional for those who are.

Home DepotWho Has To Mask Up: The retailer issued a mask requirement for "all associates, contractors and vendors" at its U.S. stores. All customers will be asked to wear masks.

Kohl'sWho Has To Mask Up: Kohl's requires all employees in counties with a substantial or high risk of transmission to wear masks while in store. The company has also requested that customers in these areas wear masks.
Lowe'sWho Has To Mask Up: Lowe's employees are required to wear masks at all locations. Meanwhile, customers are encouraged to also wear masks.

McDonald'sWho Has To Mask Up: McDonald's has mandated that all customers and employees wear masks at locations in areas with high or substantial rates of COVID-19 transmission.

NordstromWho Has To Mask Up: The retailer requires face masks where mandated and for those who aren't vaccinated.

StarbucksWho Has To Mask Up: Starbucks "strongly recommends" customers wear facial coverings regardless of vaccination status. Masks are required where mandated by local law or regulation. Starting Aug. 5, all store partners must wear face coverings.

TargetWho Has To Mask Up: Target requires face coverings for all team members and strongly recommends face coverings for all customers in areas with a substantial or high risk of transmission.

TJX CompaniesWho Has To Mask Up: The parent company of T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra and HomeGoods requires all employees and unvaccinated customers to wear face coverings, which remain optional for fully vaccinated customers.

VerizonWho Has To Mask Up: The company says masks "may be required" at Verizon locations and that its outlets follow "CDC guidelines and legal requirements."

WalgreensWho Has To Mask Up: Employees regardless of vaccination status are required to mask up. Customers and employees who are not vaccinated are asked to continue wearing masks.

WalmartWho Has To Mask Up: All employees must wear face coverings regardless of vaccination status. Masks are encouraged for fully vaccinated customers and required for those unvaccinated.

Whole FoodsWho Has To Mask Up: Masks are required for unvaccinated customers and employees. Masks are optional for vaccinated customers and employees.

With reporting from Rich Kirby.