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The big stores Macy’s, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s have started closing all their stores due to the coronavirus outbreak. For now will continue to work with online sales through their Internet portals and They will make home deliveries.
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In the hours of the night of this Tuesday, Macy’s announced that it will close all stores until March 31. Nevertheless, the websites will remain open for purchase at any time.
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“The health and safety of our clients, colleagues and communities is our highest priority.. As a result of the recent advance of COVID-19, we have decided to temporarily close our stores, “said Jeff Gennette, President and CEO of Macy’s Inc., in a press release. ”We will work with government and health officials to assess when our stores will reopen to safely bring our colleagues back to work “
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Macy’s reported that it “will provide benefits and compensation to its affected workers.”
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Macy currently has 775 locations, including Bloomingdale’s stores and Bluemercury beauty locations.
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Nordstrom also announced that its stores, including your Nordstrom Rack locations, will close for two weeks starting Tuesday.
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“The health and safety of our customers and employees remain our top priority. as we continue to make decisions during this rapidly evolving situation, ”said Erik Nordstrom, CEO of Nordstrom, in a press release. “We are taking decisive action around the world”. The move is to help protect employees, customers and others in the communities we serve. “
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Retailers, two of the last remaining large tenants in shopping malls across the United States, are following in the footsteps of smaller malls, many of which temporarily closed last Monday.
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The Nordstrom closure affects its three San Diego stores – UTC, North County and Fashion Valley – along with its five Nordstrom Rack locations in the county.
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“We realize the impact that a closure can have on the employees of our stores, Y it is not a decision that we have taken lightlyNordstrom executives Erik and Pete Nordstom said in a statement posted on the company’s website. “We want to take care of them to the best of our ability and we will provide your payment and benefits during this two week period, as well as additional resources to help them through this difficult time. ”
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