The Kroger Company has implemented mandatory masking for all employees and contractors effective September 10th.  The Company does not intend to require masks in stores, but will abide by local and state mandates where applicable.  The requirement for masking will include all Kroger banners and may affect as many as 450,000 workers.

In announcing the policy, the Company stated “We are now requiring all associates and contractors to wear a mask when in our stores, offices, and other facilities regardless of vaccination status.  We continue to strongly encourage customers to wear masks to protect themselves and others and to curb the spread of COVID-19.”