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Malls to Reopen by Month’s End

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Paramus NJ, Indoor portions of retail shopping malls will be allowed to reopen on June 29th, Governor Phil Murphy announced on Thursday.“Keep your distance, wear a face covering, and follow pedestrian directions,” Murphy urged. “Let’s keep this restart going, and going safely.”

Face masks, in fact, will be required as part of the order. Businesses within the mall will be limited to 50% capacity. Employees will be required to wear masks.

Common areas like food courts and mall movie theaters will remain closed.

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NJ marketing expert alarmed by string of retail store closures

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By Dino Flammia March 8, 2017 2:19 AM

New Jersey’s retail landscape is changing in the bleakest way possible.

An array of major chains are announcing the complete or partial shutdown of brick-and-mortar stores, and New Jersey locations are included in the mix.

In just the past week, retailers American Apparel, BCBG Max Azria and HHGregg joined the list of companies who can’t financially manage to keep any or some of their operations afloat. BCBG has not specified locations, but all four American Apparel and all three HHGregg locations in New Jersey will be no more.

Decisions to close shops are typically made after the holiday shopping season, but when the list includes major names such as Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Sears, industry observers can’t help but be alarmed.

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