Walmart Will Require Customers To Wear Masks At All Locations

The transcript discusses the introduction of mask mandates by major retailers like Walmart, Sam's Club, Starbucks, and Best Buy. It highlights the challenges retailers face in enforcing these policies and the potential impact of Walmart's decision on public health. The National Retail Federation hopes Walmart's policy will influence others. The transcript concludes with the implementation timeline for Walmart's policy.

Which major retailers have recently introduced mask mandates?

• Walmart and Target

• Starbucks and Best Buy

• Amazon and Costco

• Kroger and Home Depot

What is the National Retail Federation's hope regarding Walmart's mask policy?

• It will increase sales

• It will be a tipping point in the public health debate

• It will lead to fewer store closures

• It will reduce employee workload

Why have retailers been hesitant to enforce mask policies?

• Fear of losing profits

• Uncertainty about legal implications

• Concerns about upsetting customers and burdening employees

• Lack of supply of masks

What percentage of Walmart stores are in areas with existing government mask mandates?

• 75%

• 65%

• 85%

• 50%

When will Walmart's new mask policy go into effect?

• Next Monday

• This Saturday

• Next Friday

• This Wednesday