NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Harris Teeter has announced that their stores will be closing early each night in efforts to battle the spread of COVID-19.
On Saturday, the company’s Twitter posted that stores will close at 9 p.m. each night starting Sunday, March 15. They are closing earlier to clean, replenish, and protect the well-being of their employees.
The tweet said “Harris Teeter is committed to providing an Incredible Place to Work and Shop.”
As shown in a statement on the company website… several weeks ago the company activated a preparedness plan. They said “as always, we are following guidance from federal, state and local agencies, including the CDC and other health organizations.”
Harris Teeter is committed to providing an Incredible Place to Work and Shop. To focus on cleaning, replenishment, and the well-being of our valued associates, we will close our stores at 9 p.m. each night, effective Sunday, March 15, until further notice.
— Harris Teeter (@HarrisTeeter) March 14, 2020