Kroger testing one-way aisles at some stores to slow spread of COVID-19

In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Kroger is reportedly testing a new concept at some of its stores.One-way aisles could soon be coming to a store near you. According to to numerous reports, the Cincinnati-based grocer will begin testing the one-way aisle system at select stores to further promote social distancing. Signs will likely be on the floor to direct the flow of traffic. A list of which stores the new measures will be placed in was not released, so its unclear if this will happen in the Louisville-southern Indiana area.It's the latest directive from the grocer amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, Kroger has installed plexiglass partitions at checkout lanes, pharmacy and Starbucks registers across the enterprise. Floor decals were put in place to promote physical distancing at checkout lanes and other counters.Cleanliness has also taken a renewed focus. Stores are enhancing daily sanitation practices, including cleaning commonly used areas more often like cashier stations, self-checkouts, credit card terminals, food service counters and shelves. Adjusted store operating hours will allow more time for employees to clean and replenish inventory.

In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Kroger is reportedly testing a new concept at some of its stores.

One-way aisles could soon be coming to a store near you. According to to numerous reports, the Cincinnati-based grocer will begin testing the one-way aisle system at select stores to further promote social distancing.


Signs will likely be on the floor to direct the flow of traffic. A list of which stores the new measures will be placed in was not released, so its unclear if this will happen in the Louisville-southern Indiana area.

It's the latest directive from the grocer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recently, Kroger has installed plexiglass partitions at checkout lanes, pharmacy and Starbucks registers across the enterprise. Floor decals were put in place to promote physical distancing at checkout lanes and other counters.

Cleanliness has also taken a renewed focus. Stores are enhancing daily sanitation practices, including cleaning commonly used areas more often like cashier stations, self-checkouts, credit card terminals, food service counters and shelves.

Adjusted store operating hours will allow more time for employees to clean and replenish inventory.