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Simon cancels scheduled mall openings in New York

Simon Property Group’s intention to make southern New York properties like the Woodbury Common outlet center part of its mass mall-reopening got postponed.
Gap Inc. to reopen up to 800 stores by end of May

Gap Inc. will start reopening its stores, starting with a small selection of locations in Texas this weekend, as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions slowly begin to ease in some areas.
Reuters: Lord & Taylor to liquidate its stores as soon as they reopen

One of the world’s oldest department store companies is reportedly going to call it quits.
Nordstrom preps to reopen stores — with lots of changes

Fewer fitting rooms, no beauty makeovers, plexiglass dividers at checkouts and a limited number of customers allowed in a store.
Express expects to reopen 300 stores by Memorial Day; to test curbside pickup

Express is the latest retailer to weigh in on its reopening plans for stores closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
At Home: About 50% of stores fully open

At Home is reopening stores with a ‘two-carts apart’ mantra.
Retailers, malls reopen in Texas as state lifts some restrictions

Texas reopened its economy on May 1, and some malls and stores in the state are following suit and reopening stores.
NRF launches online information center for reopening stores

The National Retail Federation is offering detailed guidance for retailers as they start to reopen their stores.

Suitsupply’s new in-store experience includes virtual pre-shopping