By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer As the COVID-19 pandemic grew in its early days, grocery stores were among the chief businesses to feel the hit. Not only did occupancy limits hold down the number of people that could shop there at any given time, many locals would rather not take the ...
By CARRI GRAHAM Staff Writer Many stores that previously operated 24 hours a day have shortened their hours of service amid the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to serve customers under that model for the foreseeable future. Some local Kroger grocery stores previously were open around the clock, while others were simply open late. However, since the pandemic began, the stores have all shortened their hours of operation. Amy McCormick, corporate affairs manager for The Kroger Co., said the chain’s operating hours were adjusted to allow associates time to rest, clean and ...
