Associates at the Cincinnati-based chains’ pharmacy and clinic locations will still be required to wear a mask due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ( CDC) existing guidance for health care settings.
When we were researching we ran into the inquiry “Does Kroger require masks in stores?”.
Kroger logo is seen at one of their stores in Athens, Ohio on February 2, 2021.
“Our uniform policy must be clean, professional, and without visible pictures, logos, words or abbreviations including masks (ONLY exception is Local UFCW 876 mask or company provided mask). All associates must wear aprons to show that we are here to serve our customers, communities and each other,” said Kristal Howard, a Kroger spokeswoman .
What do kroger employees wear?
Employees now have the choice to wear the kind of shirt as per whim only it should not be an undershirt, too revealing or too tight, crop tops, muscle shirts, see through or transparent and camouflage t-shirts. Hats are only allowed if it has a Kroger logo and should be appropriately worn.
Is Kroger’s dress code up for debate?
But Kroger said in a statement that its dress code wasn’t up for debate . “Our uniform policy must be clean, professional, and without visible pictures, logos, words or abbreviations including masks (ONLY exception is Local UFCW 876 mask or company provided mask).
Does Kroger allow employees to wear flags on their uniforms?
Kroger’s response to a request for comment didn’t include specific clarification on how it handles flags. Howard referred USA TODAY back to her statement on the company’s uniform policy. Kroger’s uniform policy does not allow its employees to wear clothing with any kind of logo, including face masks that show support for Black Lives Matter.
That means no T-shirts or face masks in support of Black Lives Matter. The issue came to a head at a Kroger in metro Detroit recently, where employees were handed aprons and told to cover up their BLM shirts, according to FOX 2 Detroit.
How many states does Kroger operate in?
Kroger operates retail chains in 35 states including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Mariano’s, Fry’s, Smith’s, King Soopers, QFC and others.
Cincinnati-based Kroger is the nation’s largest supermarket chain and the third-largest retailer in the world. Kroger announced it will provide special “Thank You Pay” to hourly frontline, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates .