We've seen the impact the coronavirus outbreak has had on retailers — business is way down. That's especially true at department stores like Macy's, Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney. Now a report by Green Street Advisors predicts more than half of department stores located in U.S. malls will close by the end of 2021. And that could have a domino effect.
Malls are typically built around anchor stores that occupy multiple floors and tens of thousands of square feet. All the smaller stores in between that sell clothing or jewelry or hot pretzels rely on those anchors to bring in customers.
Not to change the topic here:
State says retailers on Oahu, Maui won't be allowed to reopen this week as governor announced
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - In a major communications fumble, the Governor's Office on Tuesday night said that retailers would not be allowed to reopen on Oahu and Maui this week as the governor said earlier in the day.
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The about-face adds to confusion about the governor's reopening announcement — and is sure to leave many Hawaii businesses scrambling for confirmation on when they can actually reopen their doors.
In a mid-day news conference Tuesday, Gov. David Ige said that shopping malls, retailers and a host of other businesses statewide would be allowed to reopen Thursday as part of a "phase 1" reboot of the economy.
Utah shopping malls begin to re-open; safety and cleaning remains the focus
Fashion Place Mall in Murray opened Tuesday and City Creek Center in Downtown Salt Lake City will open Wednesday.
With safety at the forefront, mall leaders hope customers will come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping.
Not everyone is ready to start shopping again, however. While wearing her mask, Salt Lake City resident Linda Hale said she is being cautious.
"Depending on my need, I will shop," she said. "But if there is no need I'm not just going to shop to shop."
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Why One New Smyrna Beach Shop Doesn't Want to Open Just Yet
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Despite now being able to open under phase 1 of Gov. Ron DeSantis' reopening plan, some Central Florida businesses like are deciding to stay closed for several reasons.
The Florida Local in New Smyrna Beach, which has been closed for seven weeks, is among those not opening their doors just yet. Here's why:
1. Demand: The Florida Local co-owners Alonda McCarty and Chelsea Preston aren't sure how fast customers will come running back.
Riverchase Galleria, Alabama's largest shopping mall, opens after nearly two months - al.com
After about two months of working, 20-year-old Robin Allums was ready for some retail therapy after the state's largest mall opened for the first time since being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With a mask on her face and hand sanitizer in her car, Allums said she felt safe walking through Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover. As an employee at Walmart, the outbreak has put her on an all-work-no-play schedule. She wants to have fun and relax, but she does want the state to reopen safely.
Stay at home also means shop from home, and it may take a while for people to again venture to
During these times, window shopping means browsing the web for deals from apparel, gadgets and other items.
And that also goes for cutting grocery coupons as more and more people abiding by the stay at home measure have turned to online shopping for essential needs instead of going to stores.
The coronavirus pandemic indeed has wreaked havoc across the area, from forcing businesses to close and prompting layoffs to new social distancing measures.
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