DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION

Best Buy to start reopening stores—by appointment only; resuming home ops
Best Buy Corp. will gradually start reopening some stores but, initially, customers will need an appointment to enter. It also is resuming home delivery and other at-home services.
Construction group provides COVID-19 job safety guidance
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition has released updated guidance for construction employers, employees and contractors regarding COVID-19 exposure prevention, preparedness and response.

Starbucks details plan to reopen 90% of U.S. stores by June 1 — with big changes

There are some major changes afoot — temporarily — as Starbucks Corp. ramps up to open its U.S. stores, which have been closed amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chico’s is first national apparel retailer to set reopening date

Chico’s FAS will begin a three-part store reopening plan on May 4. But it won’t be business as usual.
High Times magazine to open cannabis retail stores via an acquisition

A magazine that has been calling for the legalization of marijuana for nearly 50 years is jumping into the retail business in a big way.
David’s Bridal to reopen all stores by June 1; to offer virtual styling

The nation’s largest bridal retailer is providing online style assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an eye toward reopening its shuttered stores.
Havertys reopening its stores; slashes headcount

Havertys is planning to resume operations within a week and reduce its workforce.
Retailers lay out phased-out approach to reopening stores

Increased sanitization measures and social distancing protocols for customers and employees play key roles in a plan for re-opening stores.
States looking to reopen for business include…

A number of states have announced reopening plans that allow for non-essential businesses to get back to work.
Construction in Pennsylvania to resume May 1; read the commercial guidelines

The only state to shut down all active public and private construction sites amid the COVID-19 pandemic is lifting its ban.

Best Buy to start reopening stores—by appointment only; resuming home ops

Construction group provides COVID-19 job safety guidance

Starbucks details plan to reopen 90% of U.S. stores by June 1 — with big changes

Chico’s is first national apparel retailer to set reopening date

High Times magazine to open cannabis retail stores via an acquisition

David’s Bridal to reopen all stores by June 1; to offer virtual styling

Havertys reopening its stores; slashes headcount

Retailers lay out phased-out approach to reopening stores

States looking to reopen for business include…

Construction in Pennsylvania to resume May 1; read the commercial guidelines