UNION, N.J., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath
& Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY)
Today, we are joining with a number of other leading retailers
in requiring our customers to wear masks or face coverings when
they shop with us in store.
The measures will take effect beginning July 24, to allow us time to communicate the
change to our customers, and train our teams as we implement these
new protocols as part of our comprehensive store safety plan.
It will help ensure consistent safety standards for our customers
and our people in the approximately 1,500 stores we operate across
North America, including Bed Bath
& Beyond, buybuy BABY, Christmas Tree Shops, Harmon Face Values
and Cost Plus World Market.
We have prioritized the health and safety of our associate team,
our customers and our communities throughout the COVID-19
pandemic. In line with the latest guidance from the CDC and
others, we believe this simple step will help prevent the spread of
the COVID-19 virus, allowing us to further safeguard our teams and
allow our customers to continue to shop with confidence. In
addition to today's announcement, we will also continue to employ a
number of safety measures, which can be found in our Store Safety
Plan.
We recognize that some people cannot wear masks for health
reasons, and our associate teams will be trained to support
customers in these exceptional circumstances. In addition, we
will continue to provide a number of alternative options for
customers to shop with us, including contactless Curbside Pickup or
home delivery, through our e-commerce
platforms.
We welcome the understanding and continued support of our
customers as we do what we can to help prevent the spread of
COVID-19 for the sake of our people and the communities we
serve.
About Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company")
is an omnichannel retailer that makes it easy for our customers to
feel at home. The Company sells a wide assortment of domestic
merchandise and home furnishings. The Company also provides a
variety of textile products, amenities and other goods to
institutional customers in the hospitality, cruise line, healthcare
and other industries. Additionally, the Company is a partner
in a joint venture which operates retail stores
in Mexico under the name Bed Bath & Beyond.
CONTACTS:
INVESTOR CONTACT: Janet M. Barth, (908) 613-5820
or IR@bedbath.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Dominic Pendry, (347) 604-0381
or dominic.pendry@bedbath.com
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