Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Waukesha: See The List

WAUKESHA, WI — As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike throughout the United States, many retailers in Waukesha and other cities are re-implementing mask mandates to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

New mask requirements come as the highly contagious delta variant continues to sweep across the nation. The variant, which originated in India, now accounts for more than 93 percent of all new cases in the United States, according to data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Many retailers attribute revised mandates to the CDC’s new mask guidance, which recommends all vaccinated and unvaccinated people wear masks in public indoor settings or when in areas with "substantial" or "high" transmission; however, most stop short of requiring fully vaccinated customers to wear face coverings.

The CDC defines "substantial" transmission as 50 to 99.99 cases per 100,000 people over seven days, while "high" transmission is defined as more than 100 cases per 100,000 during that span.

Here’s a look at which retailers in YOUR PATCH now require masks and who should wear them, according to a list compiled by AARP and various news outlets:

ALDI

1663 Arcadian Ave.

2210 W St Paul Ave. in Fox Run Shopping Center.

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

AT&T

2202 E Moreland Blvd

721 E Sunset Dr.

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

CVS

1130 W Sunset Dr.

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

Home Depot

2320 W Blue Mound Rd.
Who 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’s

2130 E Moreland Blvd · In Westbrook Shopping Center
2140 W St Paul Ave. in Fox Run Shopping Center

Who 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.

Kroger

1220 W Sunset Dr.

Who Has To Mask Up: Masks are “strongly encouraged” for fully vaccinated customers and employees. Masks are required for unvaccinated customers and employees working in in-store clinics and pharmacies.

McDonald’s

2340 E Moreland Blvd

1635 E Main St.

1425 S West Ave.

801 Meadowbrook Rd · In Meadowbrook Market Place

Who 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.

Menards

2315 W Blue Mound Rd.

Who Has To Mask Up: Masks are optional for fully vaccinated customers and required for unvaccinated customers.

Starbucks

2401 Kossow Rd · In Target

801 W Moreland Blvd

1650 E Main St Lot 8

2730 N Grandview Blvd Suite 100

801 E Sunset Dr. in Meijer

1250 W Sunset Dr. in Target

Who 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.

Target

2401 Kossow Rd.

1250 W Sunset Dr. in The Shoppes At Fox River

Who 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.

Verizon

1200 W Sunset Dr.

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

Walgreens, ADDRESS IN YOUR PATCH
Who 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.

Walmart

2000 S West Ave.

Who 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.