Los Angeles County this week allowed many retailers and malls to reopen their doors, but customers so far have been slow to return. And many stores remained closed as well.
The scene underscored that it is going to take some time for the economy to restart even as stay-at-home orders are eased.
Only 25 of the 130 stores at Citadel Outlets in Commerce opened their doors Thursday in a mellow first step back for the Assyrian-style icon alongside the 5 Freeway.
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Citadel Outlets in Commerce to reopen Thursday for in-store shopping | KTLA
The Citadel Outlets in Commerce are scheduled to reopen for in-store shopping on Thursday with physical distancing and safety measures in place, mall officials confirmed.
The revival of the shopping center comes on the heels of Los Angeles County officials announced that businesses can start to allow customers back inside after nearly two months of state-mandated closures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Online shopping skyrockets; grocery stores take on social distancing
That means many stores, including ShopRite, Trader Joe's, DeCicco & Sons, and Stew Leonard's along with smaller local grocers like Uncle Giuseppe's in Yorktown Heights and Apple Farm in Croton-on-Hudson and White Plains, have had to adapt.
It also means the changes you've seen and become used to in recent weeks — early hours for vulnerable shoppers and lines at the entrance for others; mask requirements; plexiglass to protect cashiers; one-way lanes emphasizing social distancing; bagging your own groceries, and limits on hard-to-find items including toilet paper and paper towels — are here to stay, at least for the immediate future.
Eastwood Mall Complex offering curbside shopping option | WKBN.com
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – The malls are open again and the Eastwood Mall Complex has a new program for shoppers who still may not be ready to go in.
“Mall-To-Go” has seven stores participating with many restaurants already offering curbside options.
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The program allows people to make purchases remotely and have the merchandise delivered to their car outside.
“You come to the mall and you’ll be directed to one of two Mall-To-Go parking areas. Pull your car in, set the flashers on your car and call the store and they’ll send an employee out with your merchandise,” said Cafaro Company spokesman Joe Bell.
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SF Unveils Reopening Plan For Dining, Shopping, Sporting Events; Extends Health Order
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed outlined on Thursday steps to reopen more of the city’s businesses and allow additional activities in the coming weeks, including outdoor dining, indoor shopping, and sporting events, while extending the city’s modified health order indefinitely.
The second phase of San Francisco businesses to reopen have been divided into three groups, 2A, 2B and 2C. Under Phase 2A, businesses such as child care, outdoor botanical gardens and museums, would be allowed beginning June 1. Outdoor curbside retail services have already been allowed since May 18 in the city. Phase 2B and 2C would expand on the types of businesses and activities allowed.
Coronavirus has already changed grocery shopping in R.I.
“Right now, it’s status quo,” said Sue Budlong, spokeswoman for Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, a Rhode Island-based chain with 10 stores across the state. “We can’t predict what next week will bring, never mind summer. There are still too many moving pieces.”
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Michigan shopping malls, retail stores weigh risk of opening doors during COVID-19 pandemic -
Take a number: Michigan retail stores and shopping malls are opening their doors this week to customers who make an appointment and adhere to social distancing requirements.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer authorized stores across the state to serve up to 10 customers at one time starting Tuesday, bringing back "non-essential" retailers who spent the better part of three months barred from doing normal business due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin stores open, but shopping isn't carefree as before COVID-19
The doors are open again. But shopping during the pandemic is not going to be the same, carefree experience of a few months ago.
Shopping now requires planning. Ordering ahead. Remembering to bring a face covering. Waiting in line outside. Cashless and often contactless payment.
Shopping centers in the Milwaukee area starting with Brookfield Square, Mayfair and Southridge have reopened after statewide orders closed gathering places to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Restaurants in the food courts may be open but seating will be limited, if open at all.
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L.A. County Westfield malls to begin reopening as early as this weekend after officials OK in-store shopping https://t.co/ordNlwiJ2p KTLA (from Los Angeles, CA) Thu May 28 07:04:37 +0000 2020
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