King Soopers to limit number of customers in stores at one time to slow spread of COVID-19

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Starting Tuesday, all King Soopers will be limiting the number of customers allowed in their stores at one time, said the grocery store chain in a release Monday.

King Soopers officials said stores will cut the number of shoppers to 50% of the international building code's calculate capacity. This is to allow for proper social distancing at all times to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

"So really what you'll see are fewer customers in the store and continuous monitoring of how many people make their way through the store," said Jessica Trowbridge, a spokesperson for King Soopers.

With the new policy, there will be one shopper per 120 square feet, according to King Soopers.

“King Soopers introduction of customer capacity limits is one more way we are doing our part to flatten the curve while operating as an essential business, providing our customers with access to fresh, affordable food and products,” said Steve Burnham, President of King Soopers in a statement.

In addition to the 50% of capacity policy, King Soopers is also now encouraging its associates to wear protective masks and is piloting a one-way aisle shopping plan in some locations.

"We're all in this together right, we're trying to figure it out and we're taking the steps to ensure we're all following social distancing, including installing plexiglass at checkout and there are markers on the floor indicating where you can stand," Trowbridge said.