Target to limit customer numbers in stores, among retailers giving staff masks and gloves

Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) on Sunday, April 5, will start limiting the number of shoppers it allows in its stores to enhance social distancing as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the nation.

Once Target starts monitoring and potentially limiting store traffic, the number of shoppers allowed into stores will depend on the store’s size. “Occupancy limits will vary by location and be determined by the store’s specific square footage to enhance the average space per person and reduce the…