Lowe’s to start requiring customers to wear masks in stores across the US

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Mooresville-based Lowe’s announced it will require customers to wear face coverings when shopping in its stores across the United States.

The company said people will have to wear masks beginning July 20.

Lowe’s will also offer masks at the customer service desk for customers who need them. They will only be available while supplies last.

“As a retailer offering essential goods, we have a responsibility to our associates, customers and small businesses in communities nationwide to help provide a safe shopping experience,” said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO. “Throughout this pandemic, our associates have worked tirelessly so customers could get the goods and services they needed for their homes and small businesses. For the safety of everyone in our stores, we ask that customers wear masks, and to make this new standard less restrictive, we will make masks available to those who need them.”

Lowe’s said this decision comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to advice people to wear masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The company said it has required employees to wear masks since May.

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