ACROSS AMERICA — Hordes of shoppers stocking up on peanut butter and fighting in store aisles over the last package of toilet paper are among reasons prompting grocery chains to adjust hours to allow staff more time to restock and clean shelves.

Several chains, including Kroger and Trader Joe's, recently announced store hours would be modified for various reasons, all of which stem from the ongoing new coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Some stores cited the health of employees as a reason for the move. Other stores are also carving out time for the elderly and at-risk by setting aside the first hour or two of designated shopping days so these groups can shop before the general public.

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Here's a look at the latest grocery chains announcing updated hours. This information is subject to change as new closures are announced:



Albertson's: Store hours are being updated by location. Please visit the local store's website to confirm hours. Also, Albertson's is setting aside the hours of 7-9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursdays for elderly and at-risk shoppers. ALDI: Stores are now open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Some stores may have limited hours to accommodate restocking and cleaning.

BJ's: The company has not announced changes to store hours.

Costco: The company has not announced changes to store hours.