CONTINUING COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUS

UPDATE: Here is a list of retail chains that have closed stores or altered hours in April

More than 100 stores join Apple, Nike, Macy’s in shutting down because of COVID-19
By Lane Elder and Kelcie Willis
April 7, 2020

Retail chains across the nation are temporarily closing their doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to do their part to encourage “social distancing.”

While many hoped to reopen by the end of March, continued shelter-in-place measures in the United States mean that many will stay shuttered indefinitely.

More than 100 retailers have closed storefronts, and dozens more have limited hours and partial closures.

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Here is the list as of Tuesday, April 7. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will continue to monitor and update as we hear of more.

Closed storefronts

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Altered Hours and Partial Closures

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About the Authors

Lane Elder

Kelcie Willis is a writer and online content producer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Sociology from the University of Georgia. At the AJC, she covers state, regional and national news with the Content Curation Desk.

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