List Of Store Closures Amid Coronavirus Outbreak In Colorado

Amber Fisher
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The list of retail giants to announce they will temporarily close all U.S. stores as a precautionary measure against the new coronavirus outbreak is growing. The latest:

Abercrombie & Fitch: Abercrombie & Fitch has temporarily closed all of its stores outside of the Asia-Pacific region, effective March 15 until further notice. The company is still accepting online orders. The closure also affects company brands Hollister and Gilly Hicks.

Adidas: Adidas has closed all store locations in the US, Canada and Europe until further notice. Reebok, a subsidiary of Adidas, will also close all stores.

American Eagle: Beginning March 17, American Eagle will close all of its physical stores in the U.S. until further notice. Customers are encouraged to continue shopping for the brand online.

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Ann Taylor/LOFT: The Ascena Retail Group announced March 17 that it would close all Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey stores through March 28. The closures were extended March 30 when the company announced it would furlough all store associates and half of corporate associates. During the furlough, associates will continue receiving health benefits.

Anthropologie: Anthropologie has closed all of its stores worldwide, including its partner brands Terrain and BHLDN, until at least March 28.

Apple: Apple has closed all of its stores outside Greater China until at least March 27. The company’s online stores will remain open.

Allbirds: On March 15, Allbirds said it would close its store until at least March 27. Its online store will continue to take orders.

Aritzia: Beginning on March 16, Artizia is closing all of its retail locations in the US and Canada until further notice. During this period, the company said it would donate all of its profits to the Aritzia Community Relief Fund, which supports its employees and their families.

Ashley Stewart: Stores will be temporarily closed through April 5, according to the company’s website.

Away: The luggage company announced March 15 on Instagram that it would close all of its stores for at least two weeks and delay the opening of its forthcoming store in Dallas, Texas.

Bath & Body Works: Bath & Body Works will temporarily close all stores in the U.S. and Canada. The retailer will still conduct online sales.

Bed, Bath & Beyond: All locations are closed until further notice. The company’s online store remains open.

Best Buy: The company announced March 22 that it would temporarily close its U.S. stores to customers, though it continues to offer contactless, curbside pick-up for shoppers and doorstep drop-off for home deliveries.

Burlington Coat Factory: On March 19, Burlington Coat Factory announced it had temporarily shuttered 100 of its stores in the US and reduced hours at select locations.

Calvin Klein: Calvin Klein’s parent company, PVH Corp., announced that it will close all of its stores in North America and Europe until at least March 29. This also includes Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Izod and Speedo. Customers can continue to shop online.

Chico’s: Chico’s will temporarily close all of its physical stores until March 31. This includes all of the company’s brands — Chico’s, White House Black Market, Soma and TellTale.

Claire’s: All Claire's and Icing stores nationwide are temporarily closed through April 2.

Coach: Coach and Stuart Weitzman, both subsidiaries of Tapestry Inc., will shut their doors through April 10.

Columbia Sportswear: The company announced it would close all of its North American physical retail stores through April 10.

Crate & Barrel: The company announced on March 17 that it would close all stores in the US and Canada until further notice.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: The company will temporarily close all retail locations for two weeks, ending April 2. This includes Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream stores. Online stores will remain open, and Dick’s and Golf Galaxy will offer curbside contactless pickup

Disney Store: Disney has temporarily closed all of its Disney Store locations beginning March 17. The company has not stated when it plans to reopen. Customers can continue to make purchases online.

DSW: The shoe retailer temporarily closed all of its stores in the U.S. and Canada beginning March 17. It has not announced a prospective reopening date. In the meantime, it is offering all online shoppers free shipping and 20 percent off an online purchase with code SHOPONLINE.

Everlane: On March 14, Everlane announced it would close its retail locations until at least March 28 and compensate its retail team during this period. Its online store remains open.

Five Below: The company shuttered all stores beginning March 19 and continuing until at least March 31.

Foot Locker: Foot locker is temporarily ceasing operations of all its retail locations in North America through April 11.

Fossil: Fossil announced it would close all of its stores, including Fossil Outlet locations, in North America until further notice.

Gap: Gap Inc. announced March 30 it would close all U.S. and Canada stores until further notice. The temporary closures also apply to its Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix, and Janie and Jack brands. As part of its decision, the company furloughed the majority of its store team members, pausing pay but offering applicable benefits until stores are able to reopen.

Glossier: Glossier was the first of the U.S. retailers to close up shop, announcing March 13 that it would halt business at its New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta stores for two weeks.

H&M: H&M became the first fast-fashion retailer to shutter stores in North America when it announced March 18 that it would temporarily close all 590 of its U.S. stores until at least April 2.

Hallmark: The company announced all of its corporate-owned stores in the United States and Canada would close through April 2; however, select independently-owned locations may remain open at the discretion of the owner. The company also said it planned to temporarily close production facilities in Kansas, Texas and Illinois. Staff will receive two weeks pay during the closure.

Hollister: Hollister, owned by the Abercrombie & Fitch Corporation, will also temporarily shutter all stores outside of the Asia-Pacific region as part of companywide store closures.

J.C. Penney: The company announced March 18 it is temporarily closing its stores and business offices until further notice. On March 31, the company also said it will furlough “a significant portion of store and corporate associates,” beginning in early April, according to a statement on the company’s website.

J. Crew: The company has closed all J.Crew and J.Crew Factory retail stores until further notice. Customers can continue to shop online.

Kate Spade: The company announced it will temporarily shutter stores until further notice.

Kering Group: Luxury fashion conglomerate Kering Group announced it would close North American locations of brands "effective immediately," The New York Times reported. The closure affects Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Brioni stores.

Kiehl’s: On March 17, Kiehl's announced on Instagram it would close its stores effective immediately "until further notice.”

Kohl’s: The company announced it will temporarily close its stores nationwide until further. Kohls.com remains open for shopping, and the company will offer curbside pickup starting April 2.

Lands’ End: Lands’ End has temporarily shuttered all retail locations until at least March 29. The company’s website remains open.

Lane Bryant: The Ascena Retail Group closures also extend to its brands Lane Bryant, Cacique, Catherines, and Justice. The closures were extended March 30 when the company announced it would furlough all store associates and half of corporate associates. During the furlough, associates will continue receiving health benefits.

Levi Strauss: Effective immediately, all the Levi’s and Levi’s Outlet stores in the U.S. will be closed until further notice. The company’s online shopping platforms will remain open.

L.L. Bean: L.L. Bean has closed all stores from March 17 until further notice. Customers can still make purchases online and via phone.

Lululemon: Lululemon has closed all its retail locations in Europe and North America until at least April 5. Customers can continue to shop online and use the Lululemon app.

Lush Cosmetics: Lush Cosmetics is temporarily closing all 258 stores in the U.S. and Canada until further notice. Customers can continue to shop online. The company also announced last week it would lay off more recent hires and reduce hours in its woodshop. While the company said it plans to retain managers throughout the closure, temporary layoffs were also offered to team members.

LVMH: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and Prada — all subsidiaries of the luxury conglomerate LVMH — have individually announced temporary store closures on their respective websites as of March 18.

Macy’s: The national retail chain, which has closed all stores since March 18, “will remain closed until we have a clear line of sight on when it is safe to reopen,” the retailer said. The company announced this week it is furloughing the majority of its almost 130,000 employees.

Madewell: Madewell announced it would close all stores indefinitely and cancel all U.S. in-store community events.

New Balance: New Balance has closed all of its temporary offices, factories and owned retailers in the United States, Canada and Western Europe until further notice. At this point, New Balance’s website will remain operational.

Neiman Marcus: In a statement, Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck said the company will extend the closures of its stores until at least April 30 to help curb the spread of coronavirus. In addition to furloughing employees and implementing temporary pay cuts, Van Raemdonck said he plans to waive his salary, and other executives will waive a "significant amount" of their salaries, Yahoo Finance reported.

Nike: Nike has closed all stores in the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand until further notice.

Nordstrom: Nordstorm has temporarily ceased operations in its North American stores until at least April 5. This includes Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. Employees will be paid through that date. The company also announced last week it plans to furlough a portion of its corporate employee base for six weeks starting April 5. The company will continue to serve customers through its apps and online platforms.

Old Navy: A subsidiary of Gap Inc., all Old Navy stores in the U.S. and Canada will remain closed until further notice. As part of its decision, the company furloughed the majority of its store team members, pausing pay but offering applicable benefits until stores are able to reopen.

Outdoor Voices: Outdoor Voices announced it is closing stores, as well as canceling in-store community events, until further notice.

Pandora Jewelry: The company announced March 18 that it would close all physical store locations until further notice.

Patagonia: Patagonia has temporarily shut down all operations in North America, including orders on its website.

Perry Ellis: In a message posted on Instagram on March 17, Perry Ellis announced it would close its U.S. stores until further notice.

Pier 1: Effective March 22, Pier 1 temporarily shuttered all stores until further notice. The company’s online store remains open.

Pottery Barn: Pottery Barn’s parent company, Williams-Sonoma, has closed all of its retail locations in the U.S. and Canada through April 2. This includes Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and Pottery Barn Teen. The company is allowing curbside pickup “as local regulations allow.”

Ralph Lauren: Ralph Lauren is temporarily closing all of its North American stores effective March 18. The closure is expected to last until at least April 1. The closures will not impact mobile or online shopping.

Reformation: On March 14, Reformation announced it would temporarily close stores and pay retail employees during this period.

REI: On March 15, the company said it would close all 162 of its retail stores in the United States from March 16 until further notice. REI's e-commerce site remains open for purchases.

Rothy’s: The shoe company officially closed up shop March 14, announcing in a statement that its four stores would remain temporarily shuttered through March 31.

Sephora: Sephora has closed all of its U.S. stores, including those located inside JCPenney retailers, until April 3, the company announced in an email. They are offering customers free standard shipping on merchandise purchases made online through 11:59 p.m. PT on March 31.

Skechers: The company announced it would close all stores in the United States and Canada until further notice.

Starbucks: On March 20, Starbucks announced it would close all cafes in the U.S. and reduce services to drive-thru or take-out only for at least two weeks.

Swarovski: The company announced it would close all U.S. stores and may temporarily shutter "further stores as necessary" in additional global locations.

Tailored Brands: The parent company of Men's Wearhouse and JoS. A. Bank announced it would close both its physical stores locations and its e-commerce sites until at least May 4.

Target: Target Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell announced plans to close all stores by 9 p.m. daily, and reserve the first hour of each shopping day for seniors.

The Body Shop: In a statement shared via Instagram Stories on March 17, The Body Shop announced it would temporarily shutter all stores in North America and Portugal "until further notice."

TGX Companies: Starting March 19, the company closed all of its TJMaxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores for two weeks.

Ulta: On March 17, CEO Mary Dillon called for the temporary closure of all U.S. Ulta locations until further notice. The company’s online store remains open.

Under Armour: Under Armour confirmed on its website it would suspend its physical retail operations in North America through April 4.

Uniqlo: In a note to customers sent on March 16, Uniqlo wrote that it would close all 50 of its stores in the United States beginning March 17 until further notice.

Untuckit: Menswear brand Untuckit announced it would close all stores through March 31.

Urban Outfitters: Urban Outfitters has temporarily closed all of its stores in the U.S., Canada and Europe until further notice. Customers can continue to shop online. The company is offering free shipping on orders over $50 and free returns on orders placed in the U.S.

Vans: Vans has temporarily closed all stores in the U.S. and Canada. It has not announced an expected date for reopening.

Versace: Luxury fashion brand Versace announced on March 18 that it would temporarily close all stores in North America through April 10.

Victoria’s Secret: Victoria's Secret announced the company would shutter physical retail locations in the United States and Canada until further notice. The online store remains open.

Vineyard Vines: Vineyard Vines has closed all of its stores until at least April 4. Their website will remain open.

Yankee Candle: Yankee Candle has temporarily closed all of its retail and outlet stores until at least March 31. Customers can still purchase Yankee Candle products at Walmart, Amazon.com, Meijer, Kroger and Fred Meyer.

Warby Parker: Warby Parker has closed stores until further notice. The company will continue to take online orders and assist with customer service questions and inquiries about prescriptions on its website.

Zara: Parent company Inditex announced March 18 that it would temporarily close nearly 4,000 of its stores in 39 markets.

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