The silver letters that spell "Michael Kors" are all that's visible on the chain's Georgetown exterior, now sheathed in planks of wood. A block over, a work crew on Sunday loaded a moving truck with the contents of a Brooks Brothers store. The sign over the entrance was gone.
Plywood is the face of 14th Street NW storefronts leased by West Elm, J. Crew and Sephora, as well as the Michelin-star-rated restaurant Bresca. In Adams Morgan, a handful of workers last week installed wood over windows at the 220-room Line hotel, which recently shuttered and laid off 58 workers.
While you're here, how about this:
Pru waives rent on 21 storefronts in Newark where it serves as landlord - ROI-NJ
Prudential Financial announced Monday it has waived April rent for tenants in its retail spaces in Newark — most of whom are small business owners.
The decision applies to both restaurants that are still allowed to provide takeout and stores mandated by the state to close entirely. At the forefront of the decision was a desire to help these businesses maintain their payroll.
Anthony Stivale, vice president, corporate real estate, said it is part of the company's efforts to support the Newark community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Luxury Brands Remove Items From Shelves And Board Storefronts
It's strange times as we enter the third week of a nationwide quarantine in the U.S. Guns sales have risen, gatherings are limited to 10 bodies, and luxury brand companies are preparing for potential burglars.
shops along Rodeo Drive in LA are clearing their shelves and boarding their stores to protect their precious, high-end items. Photos obtained by TMZ show stores like Pottery Barn with several slabs of wood covering the doors and windows. According to the outlet, the companies are just being proactive against potential break-ins, as well as anticipating a prolonged closure.
Window art spreading hope and love
BROWN CO. (NBC 26) - A lot of us are stuck looking out our windows during this time of self-isolation. But many are giving people a reason to look 'in.'
"We've definitely tried to take a look in the windows," said Kathleen Neuser and her husband Jace of Green Bay, as they were out for a stroll. "We've seen stuffed animals; we've put up flower boxes that say 'Take time to smell the flowers.'"
"The kids are loving it," said Sarah Jaklin of Green Bay. "We walk and sing 'Going on a Bear Hunt,' and they point out all the hearts. They just have a blast looking for them."
Many things are taking place:
The Indonesian ghost villages created after volcanic eruptions - Insider
Though the volcano was relatively quiet between 2010 and 2013, following its eruption in 2014 it has remained highly active. Most villagers never returned to their homes, and the towns of Sinabung, Mardinding, and Karo have become "ghost villages," covered in ash and populated more by passing animals than humans.
Alcatel goes direct with an Amazon storefront for Aussies to buy their latest mobile phones
With retail shopping set to slow as we’re asked more and more to simply stay home, there are going to be people looking to still spend and online deliveries are most certainly still continuing.
On the back of that shift, Alcatel Mobile has today announced its official “ Virtual Shopfront ” has opened at Amazon.com.au .
This storefront offers a direct to customer approach for Alcatel who are keen to continue serving Aussies from their own Australian team here in Sydney.
PUSH Buffalo cancels April rent for tenants – The Buffalo News
Here’s A List Of Some Of The Most Unusual Animals, Reptiles Available At A Typical Wuhan
Vendors at Wuhan, China’s so-called wet markets sell everything from peacocks to kangaroos, and even an occasional camel or cat, according to reports in February.
New York Times investigative reporter Muyi Xiao posted in a Jan. 20 tweet what he said was a copy of the menu. (RELATED: Chinese Markets Reopen — And They Still Sell Bats, Dogs And Cats)
Xiao included in his tweet a screenshot of the menu and a photo of the store front where the menu was being passed around.
