Retailers and Restaurants Requiring Masks

In an effort to keep you informed and prepared, RetailMeNot has prepared a running list below of retailers, restaurants and gyms requiring shoppers to wear face coverings.

Stores Requiring Face Masks Albertsons: The grocery company, which also owns Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Randalls, United Supermarkets and Star Market, requires all shoppers to wear face masks starting July 21. ALDI: The grocer requires shoppers to wear face masks at all its stores as of July 27. If you’re unable to wear a mask, opt for home deliveries and curbside pickup.  American Eagle: The fashion retailer requires customers to wear masks in its stores and provides masks to shoppers without one. Apple: The iPhone and iPad seller announced May 17 that it would require face masks and temperature checks for those coming to its stores that are open. Bed Bath & Beyond: As of July 24, Bed Bath & Beyond will require all customers to wear a face covering. Best Buy: Starting July 15, the electronics retailer requires customers to wear face masks, with small children and those unable to wear a mask for health reasons exempt from the policy. BJ’s Wholesale Club: As of July 20, shoppers must wear facial coverings that cover both the mouth and nose while shopping, with children under 2 exempt. Circle K: The convenience store requires customers to wear face masks in its stores starting July 20. Costco: Back in early May, Costco mandated workers and customers wear masks at its stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, exempting small children and those with medical conditions that preclude wearing a mask.  CVS: The pharmacy requires all customers to wear face coverings at its stores, starting July 20. Dierbergs Markets: This Midwest grocery chain mandates that customers wear masks as of July 20, excluding those under the age of 9 and those with medical conditions that prevent them from covering their faces.  GameStop: The retailer asks that all customers wear face coverings when shopping in its stores as of July 27. Customers without masks can shop online and use curbside pickup. Gap: Starting August 1, North America Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores require shoppers to wear masks.  Small children and those with an underlying medical condition are exempt. H-E-B: Starting July 1, all customers in stores must wear face masks. Home Depot: Starting July 22, Home Depot enforces that shoppers wear masks or facial coverings inside its U.S. stores. Social distancing “captains” and store associates can provide masks to anyone without one, the company said. JCPenney: The retailer requires customers wear face masks at its stores across the U.S. as of July 27.  Kohl’s: As of July 20, Kohl’s requires customers to wear a face mask in its stores. Kroger: As of July 22, you must wear a face covering when shopping at this grocery chain. Small children are exempt, and those who can’t comply due to a medical condition have alternatives, such as face shields or pickup or delivery services.  Lowe’s: As of July 20, Lowe’s requires shoppers to wear face masks at its stores across the U.S. It will even provide masks for free, while supplies last. Macy’s: Shoppers must wear face masks in Macy’s stores as of July 22.  Menards: The regional hardware chain Menards is requiring all guests to wear masks in its stores. Meijer: As of July 20, Meijer mandates face masks at super centers and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Office Depot: Effective July 20, customers are required to wear face coverings while shopping at any Office Depot and OfficeMax store. PetSmart: All shoppers must wear face masks in PetSmart stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Publix: The supermarket chain requires all customers to wear face coverings as of July 21, exempting small children and those with medical conditions who are unable to wear masks. Sam’s Club: The wholesale club requires customers to wear masks as July 20, with associates posted at entrances to offer free masks. Schnuck Markets: The grocer requires masks as of July 20 at its locations in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa. Young children and those with medical conditions and unable to wear a face covering are excluded from the rule. Staples: Effective July 27, face coverings are now required for all associates and customers entering a Staples, unless exempt due to age or medical condition. Target: The popular store requires all shoppers, except small children and those with underlying health conditions, to wear masks as of August 1. T.J.Maxx: Starting July 30, all guests in stores must wear face coverings. Trader Joe’s: The supermarket requires shoppers to wear face masks, but exempts small children and those unable due to a medical condition. Verizon: All customers are required to wear cloth face coverings inside stores. Walmart: All shoppers must wear a face covering as of July 20 at Walmart’s U.S. stores. Walmart “health ambassadors” in black polo shirts are stationed at entrances to help enforce the policy, Walmart says. Whole Foods Market: All grocery customers must wear face masks as of July 20, with masks provided at entrances for those without them. Winn-Dixie: Winn-Dixie’s parent company, Southeastern Grocers, requires shoppers to wear masks at its stores as of July 27.  World Market: Face coverings are required in order to enter stores. Restaurants Requiring Face Masks Cheddar’s: All Darden-owned chains require face masks when not seated at your table. Chipotle: All diners must wear masks or facial coverings in Chipotle restaurants. Dunkin’: Starting August 5, all guests must wear a face mask while inside Dunkin’ locations. “For anyone who is unable to wear a face covering because of a medical condition or disability, we encourage you to utilize some of the other ways to grab your Dunkin’ favorites, including Dunkin’ delivery, curbside pickup or pick-up at our drive-thru,” says Dunkin’. Longhorn Steakhouse: Owned by Olive Garden parent company, Darden, Longhorn Steakhouse also requires guests to wear masks when they aren’t at their tables. Curbside pickup is an option, though, too. McDonald’s: On July 24, McDonald’s announced it would require customers to wear masks in its restaurants starting August 1. Noodles & Company: Effective July 22, Noodles & Company posted an update on its website announcing it would require all customers to wear face coverings in company-owned locations. Olive Garden: The Italian eatery asks that all guests wear face masks when not seated at their table. Panera: On July 15, Panera updated its coronavirus safety policy to require guests to wear masks in its cafes. “Masks are required at all times, except while seated and eating or drinking. If any customer does not have or want to wear a mask for any reason, we will happily serve them via Panera Curbside, Delivery or Drive-Thru.” Shake Shack: Masks are required for all guests, team members and delivery couriers. (Except when eating and drinking!) Starbucks: The coffee shop is enforcing masks at company-owned U.S. stores starting July 15. Customers without masks can order at a drive-thru, curbside pickup or have Starbucks delivered. Gyms Requiring Face Masks Planet Fitness: All gym members must wear masks while inside Planet Fitness clubs starting August 1.