Walmart, Kroger, Kohl's join wave of mask decrees retailers can no longer avoid

The chief executives of major U.S. retailers have been quick to voice concern about the safety of employees since the coronavirus pandemic struck. Four months into America's battle with COVID-19, though, just a few national chains required customers to wear masks when this week began. With more workers getting sick and dying as the pandemic escalates across the country, that's swiftly changed. Costco was the only U.S. retailer among the 10 largest to have an official requirement, but Best Buy, Walmart and Kroger have joined in the past two days. Kohl's also announced it would require masks of all customers. The moves came after Walmart Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon said earlier in...