Meijer, Woodman's Become Latest In Wisconsin To Require Masks

OAK CREEK, WI — You can now add Woodman's and Meijer to the list of stores that now require face masks in Wisconsin amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

They join Walmart, Target, Kroger, Kohl's Department Stores and Best Buy in making announcements this week.

Here's what Meijer posted on their company website on Friday.

All Meijer customers must now wear a face covering or face mask when shopping at any Meijer store or Meijer Express station, effective Monday, July 20.

Here is the announcement from Woodman's. They require people 5 years old and up to wear masks, starting Monday.

As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, keeping the health and safety of both our employees and customers top of mind, Woodman’s Food Markets will begin requiring a face covering (covering both mouth and nose) to shop in all of our stores. We have required the use of a face covering by our staff and all others performing work in our stores (vendors, merchandisers, etc.) since the beginning of April. Starting Monday, July 20th we will require face coverings for all of our customers while shopping at all Woodman’s locations. We ask our customers do their part as we work together to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Face masks are available for purchase at all of our locations. We understand there are situations in which certain customers are unable to medically tolerate a face mask and have trained staff to handle those situations. We ask that children 5 and up are required to wear a mask unless local ordinances require otherwise. As an alternate to in-store shopping, Woodman’s also offers online shopping for pick-up and delivery. We thank you for your continued support.

Dane County was the first large-scale municipality to require masks, followed by the Village of Shorewood and then Milwaukee.

Menards and Costco were the first two major retailers to require masks in the state, and places like Starbucks and Walmart are following suit.

>> Here are all the places that now require mask usage in Wisconsin.

If you have a business or place that requires masks and you want to be added to this list, email scott.anderson@patch.com.