Belk, Macy's, Nordstrom stores closing.

[hamsterjill]

Stores closing at the end of the day today. More at:


https://www.wral.com/department-stores-closing-macy-s-belk-nordstrom-and-more/19016749/?version=amp

[zackymilly]

1. I thought online sites like Amazon had pretty much shut them down already. n/t

[Backseat Driver]

2. Well, crap - looks like I'll have to mend all those retro threads

in the closet...Haven't yet had a better offer, LOL!

[magicarpet]

3. Got a feeling the bell will be the final toll for many in retail.

Once closed many will not re-open.

[dustyscamp]

10. I used to love going to the mall when I was younger. The place was always busy and filled with

interesting shops and people. But nowadays, hardly anyone goes there because you can buy anything online. This virus will probably be another hard blow to Malls everywhere. It makes me sad inside.

[jmowreader]

12. AND no possibility of running into active shooters online

[wishstar]

4. Closing of malls could finally doom JC Penney's this year as they were already struggling

This possibility was mentioned on CNBC this morning

[flibbitygiblets]

5. The final blow for brick-and-mortar retail stores. I bet few will be re-opening at all.

Have to say, this whole global pandemic thing is really working out well for Jeff Bezos. Maybe he could get some of those tests and start shipping one with every order?

[customerserviceguy]

6. Yep

Just like the first gasoline crisis in 1973 was the death knell for 1960's style gas guzzlers that got about ten miles to the gallon or less.

[hamsterjill]

7. Agreed. But that prompted new jobs to build more efficient vehicles.

Where do all of these retail workers go?

Very sad. Very concerning.

[customerserviceguy]

11. Perhaps delivery jobs?

In any case, the retail world has been changing and still will be changing, this just accelerates that. The travel industry has been on the same track, it used to be that people sought the aid of a travel agent before going on a trip, now people are their own travel agents. And as a result of this crisis, there may well be a realization by corporate muckety-mucks that all of that old-fashioned business travel is a waste of time and money.

[dweller]

8. a small but popular retail store

here in NC closed all their shops today, 4 i think?
my daughters work for them, but in the main office handling online and ordering only... was a sad day for them
Light Years Jewelry is online only, please support them if you can
https://www.lightyearsjewelry.com/

✌🏼

[Initech]

9. And the retail apocalypse is complete.

Nice to know that our malls will become Amazon distribution centers. Hope you got Prime.