Starting Tuesday, March 24th until further notice.
Publix said it is designating Tuesday and Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Customers over 65 are welcome. Publix Pharmacy will also open at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to serve the senior population.
Target will be reserving the first hour of each Wednesday for the elderly and those with underlying health concerns so they can shop more safely. Target's hours of operation will also change, with every store now closing by 9 p.m. nationwide.
Walmart will offer special shopping hours for those over 60 years old. Those customers will be allowed to come into the store one hour before it opens on Tuesdays from March 24 through April 28.
Winn-Dixie also began senior hours Thursday. Elderly shoppers can shop there from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Big Lots: Stores will be reserving the first hour of each day for senior citizens and those vulnerable victims.
Dollar General: The discount chain announced the first hour of business in its 16,000 stores in 44 states for older and vulnerable shoppers. The company also announced all stores will close one hour earlier to give employees a chance to clean and restock the shelves.
Fresh Market: On weekdays the first shopping hour at Fresh Markets from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. will be reserved for seniors and other individuals most at risk (those with chronic health conditions such as heart disease or diabetes).