King Soopers stores are temporarily modifying their hours as coronavirus concerns have prompted a surge in shopping.

Store hours will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, March 15, according to a news release from King Soopers.

"This change in service hours will allow our store teams to focus on stocking the fresh, affordable food and essentials that our customers are looking for when they walk into our stores," the news release stated.

Reasons cited for the shift include the desire to "better serve our customers and balance the needs of our associates."

The change is temporary, according to the news release, which did not indicate how long the change in hours would be in effect.

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