• Login
    • Join
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Formulary
    • Exclusives
    • Top Companies
    • Raw Materials
    • End-User
    • Packaging
    • Directories
    • Events
    • Jobs
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Formulary
  • Exclusives
  • Top Companies
  • Raw Materials
  • End-User
  • Packaging
  • Directories
  • Events
  • Jobs
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Columns
    Editorial
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Editorial Guidelines
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    Top Features
    Stepping into the Spotlight for 2021

    The Independent Beauty Association Supports Sensible Reform

    Essential Workers

    A Clean Commitment

    Deliver & Delight
    Online Exclusives
    Association News
    Breaking News
    Financial News
    Industry News
    International
    Marketing News
    New Products
    News Front
    Packaging News
    Patents
    Personnel
    Regulations
    Snapshots
    Top News
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    CPG Sales Surged 19% During Pandemic

    P2 Science Appoints Daina Catanese as Marketing Specialist

    Pinterest Debuts AR Try On for Eyeshadow

    Commercial Business Drives Touchland’s Success

    Shiseido May Sell Mass Hair & Skin Care Unit
    Blog
    Online Exclusives
    Infographics
    Podcasts
    Whitepapers
    Videos
    Expert's Opinion
    HappiTV
    eBook
    Surveys
    International Top 30 Report
    Top 50 Report
    Top Companies
    4. Henkel

    17. Sun Products

    22. Oriflame

    22. PZ Cussons

    11. Chanel
    Actives
    Functional Ingredients
    Pigments
    Polymers
    Preservatives
    Surfactants

    CPG Sales Surged 19% During Pandemic

    Fortify+ is 'Anti-Bacterial' Skin Care

    Amyris To Enter Cannabinoid Beauty

    RB Buys Queen V

    NY's 1,4-Dioxane Law May Impact Concentrated Cleaners
    Air Care/Environmental Fragrance
    AP/Deo
    Color Cosmetics
    Disinfectants
    Fine Fragrance
    Hair Care
    Household Cleaning
    I&I Marketplace
    Laundry Care
    Oral Care
    OTC/Medicated
    Packaging
    Personal Cleansers
    Skin Care
    Sun Care
    Testing

    CPG Sales Surged 19% During Pandemic

    Pinterest Debuts AR Try On for Eyeshadow

    Commercial Business Drives Touchland’s Success

    Fortify+ is 'Anti-Bacterial' Skin Care

    Coty Appoints Chief Procurement Officer
    Lab Equipment
    Mixing
    Packaging
    Testing

    Ross Introduces Double Cone Tumble Blender

    Happi Talks: Overnight Labels

    Three Form Vertical Beauty Alliance

    Logo Design Trends for 2021 & Beyond

    Coming Clean About Stink
    Contract Manufacturing / Private Label Directory
    Buyer's Guide
    Add New Company
    Corporate Profiles
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    BotanicalsPlus

    Aptar Beauty + Home

    Resolute Oil

    Siltech Corporation

    Sabinsa Cosmetics, a division of Sabinsa Corporation
    Live From Shows
    Meetings
    Webinars
    Snapshots
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Formulary
    • Directories
      • Buyer's Guide
      • Contract Manufacturing / Private Label Directory
      • Corporate Profiles
      • Add Your Company
    • Raw Materials
      • Actives
      • Functional Ingredients
      • Pigments
      • Polymers
      • Preservatives
      • Surfactants
    • End-User
      • Air Care/Environmental Fragrance
      • AP/Deo
      • Color Cosmetics
      • Disinfectants
      • Fine Fragrance
      • Hair Care
      • Household Cleaning
      • I&I Marketplace
      • Laundry Care
      • Oral Care
      • OTC/Medicated
      • Packaging
      • Personal Cleansers
      • Skin Care
      • Sun Care
      • Testing
    • Packaging
      • Lab Equipment
      • Mixing
      • Packaging
      • Testing
    • Top Companies
      • International Top 30 Report
      • Top 50 Report
    • Online Exclusives
    • Experts Opinion
    • Slideshows
    • HappiTV
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • eBook
    • Infographics
    • Blog
    • Whitepapers
    • Surveys
      • R & D Salary Survey
      • Sales & Marketing Salary Survey
    • Job Banks
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live from show Events
      • Webinars
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Content Microsite

    Department Stores Start to Reopen

    Retailers are adjusting to the post-coronavirus world by prioritizing cleaning and safety.

    Department Stores Start to Reopen
    On May 5, Nordstrom announced plans to permanently close 16 full-line stores and restructure its operations.
    Related CONTENT
    • Commercial Business Drives Touchland’s Success
    • Amyris To Enter Cannabinoid Beauty
    • Sabinsa's Top Scientist Addresses US FDA
    • Ipsy Adds New Personal Care Brand
    • Associations Congratulate Biden & Harris
    Charlie Sternberg, Assistant Editor05.12.20
    Even prior to Covid-19 hitting the U.S., department stores were in dire straits, mainly because they had failed to keep up with shoppers’ changing tastes. A few months ago, these retailers were investing in ways to win back customers, such as in-store events and experiences, but nobody could have anticipated that stores would be forced to close in order to stop the spread of a virus, or how long stores would have to remain closed.
     
    Now, major department store retailers, including Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s have announced plans to reopen, but things can’t just go back to normal—at least not yet. Each of these retailers is adapting to the post-coronavirus world with new strategies and revamped models that emphasize cleanliness and safety.
     
    The only question is whether these measures will be enough to bring customers back.
     
    Saks Fifth Avenue
     
    Like thousands of retail stores around the country, Saks Fifth Avenue closed its doors on March 18 as the deadly coronavirus swept North America. Now, the business is aiming to reopen at least some of its 41 stores, including its flagship on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, by June 1.
     
    Saks’ new post-coronavirus plan includes a lot of changes, like sales associates who will wear black masks and passing out bottles of hand sanitizer.
     
    “We can’t pretend that everything is normal,” Saks president Marc Metrick said. “I don’t think people will be standing six feet from each other 18 months from now, but there will be an interim period when they want a sense of security about how we are taking steps to protect them.”
     
    The new strategy centers on making customers feel safe, using everything from disposable cosmetics samples and contactless credit-card readers to virtual shopping services that connect sales associates with clients who are hunkered down at home.
     
    Saks even plans to take its employee’s temperatures with thermometers daily and potentially communicate those results to shoppers. Additionally, sales associates and housekeeping staff will sanitize the store in front of customers, not just during off hours. That includes wiping down doorknobs and seating surfaces before customers enter a dressing room. Also, say goodbye to reusable samples.
     
    Nordstrom
     
    On May 5, Nordstrom announced plans to permanently close 16 full-line stores and restructure its operations in an effort to minimize the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
     
    Still, stores remain a core part of Nordstrom’s business. The company will reopen stores in a phased, market-by-market approach where allowed by local authorities.
     
    Like Saks, the company is focusing on making customers feel safe. As Nordstrom re-opens stores, it’s making the following updates to help keep customers and employees healthy:
     
    • Conducting health screenings for employees.
    • Providing face coverings for employees and customers.
    • Taking steps to allow for social distancing of six feet or more, including limiting the number of employees and customers in the store.
    • Increasing cleaning and sanitization.
    • Modifying the fitting room experience.
    • Continuing to offer contactless curbside services at its full-line stores.
    • Pausing or adapting high-touch services and customer events.
    • Keeping tried on or returned merchandise off the salesfloor for a period of time.
    • Altering hours of operation.
     
    Store reopenings will begin in Spring 2020 and will continue through 2021.
     
    Macy’s
     
    In a COVID-19 Business Update on April 30, Jeff Gennette, chairman and CEO, and Paula Price, CFO, shared plans to reopen all of Macy’s roughly 775 stores in six weeks, if infection rates taper off as projected and state and local governments allow it.
     
    On May 4, Macy’s Inc. reopened 68 US stores, in states such as Georgia and South Carolina that loosened lockdowns. A second wave of 50 stores reopened on May 11.
     
    This is big news considering Macy’s is the largest US department store operator by sales, but things won’t be going back to normal. Since many shoppers remain cautious about the virus, the shopping experience will be greatly adjusted to fit the post-coronavirus world. Like other department store retailers, the new experience at Macy’s will revolve around safety and cleaning.
     
    When stores reopen, social distancing will be the norm for the foreseeable future, and customers and employees will be regularly reminded of safety practices.
     
    All colleagues, vendors and contracted personnel that work within the stores’ walls will be asked to complete wellness checks before reporting to work, and employees will be issued with cloth masks to wear at all times. Employees processing multiple goods or interacting with customers will be provided gloves.
     
    Protective plexiglass will be installed at points of sale in all stores to enhance safety in the areas where social distancing cannot occur.
     
    Frequently visited locations will be cleaned more regularly and visibly, including elevators, escalators, bathrooms, fitting rooms, breakrooms and frequently touched surfaces.
     
    Macy's Beauty will be temporarily offering “No Touch” consultations and suspending all customer applications and spa -like services. Beauty colleagues will follow enhanced hygiene and cleaning procedures, including having testers available for customer viewing only.
     
    The reopened stores will operate on reduced hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Related Searches
    • Color Cosmetics
    Related Knowledge Center
    • Color Cosmetics
    Suggested For You
    Cleaner Clothes, Cleaner Planet Cleaner Clothes, Cleaner Planet
    Moroccan Gold Series Launches NuDo Shampoo Moroccan Gold Series Launches NuDo Shampoo
    Youbody Debuts Waterless Body Wash Youbody Debuts Waterless Body Wash
    Commercial Business Drives Touchland’s Success Commercial Business Drives Touchland’s Success
    Amyris To Enter Cannabinoid Beauty Amyris To Enter Cannabinoid Beauty
    Sabinsa Sabinsa's Top Scientist Addresses US FDA
    Ipsy Adds New Personal Care Brand Ipsy Adds New Personal Care Brand
    Associations Congratulate Biden & Harris Associations Congratulate Biden & Harris
    Ashland Acquires Schülke & Mayr Ashland Acquires Schülke & Mayr's Personal Care Business
    Honest, Refillable Cleaners Honest, Refillable Cleaners
    Starry-Eyed Over Robotic Household Cleaners Starry-Eyed Over Robotic Household Cleaners
    Amyris Named a Top Social & Environmental Impact Company Amyris Named a Top Social & Environmental Impact Company
    Coming Clean About Clean Beauty Coming Clean About Clean Beauty
    International Cosmetics Science Centre Founder Honored International Cosmetics Science Centre Founder Honored
    Nu Skin Launches ‘Clean’ Formula Line Nu Skin Launches ‘Clean’ Formula Line

    Related Content Microsite

    • Color Cosmetics
      Mirabella Pivots During Pandemic

      Mirabella Pivots During Pandemic

      Educates employees and customers on proper coronavirus sanitation practices.
      Happi Staff 06.29.20

    • Color Cosmetics
      Makeup Show Houston Postponed

      Makeup Show Houston Postponed

      The status of the New York City show remains uncertain.
      Happi Staff 06.15.20

    • Color Cosmetics
      Cosmoprof NA Postponed

      Cosmoprof NA Postponed

      The 18th edition of the event has been moved to June 2021.
      Happi Staff 06.01.20


    • Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Pigments | Skin Care
      Merle Norman Issues Sanitation Policy

      Merle Norman Issues Sanitation Policy

      Creates Survive, Revive, Thrive initiative with Sanitation Conversation.
      Happi Staff 05.29.20

    • Color Cosmetics | Hair Care
      Qosmedix Offers Coronavirus Tips

      Qosmedix Offers Coronavirus Tips

      Provides guidance and education for salons, spas and retail stores.
      Happi Staff 05.26.20

    • Color Cosmetics | Disinfectants | Hair Care | Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care
      The Pandemic v The Great Recession

      The Pandemic v The Great Recession

      There are striking similarities, says IRI.
      Happi Staff 05.21.20


    • Color Cosmetics | Hair Care
      Pravana Helps Salons and Stylists

      Pravana Helps Salons and Stylists

      Rolls out the Stylist Transform & Empowerment Program (S.T.E.P.)
      Happi Staff 05.19.20

    • Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Pigments | Polymers | Preservatives | Skin Care | Sun Care | Surfactants | Testing
      New Dates for PCHi 2020

      New Dates for PCHi 2020

      One of the first shows to fall will be held in July.
      Happi Staff 05.18.20

    • Color Cosmetics
      Retail Sales Decline 16.4% in April

      Retail Sales Decline 16.4% in April

      COVID-19 costs millions of jobs and causes a slump in consumer spending.
      Happi Staff 05.15.20


    • Color Cosmetics | Skin Care
      Three Ways Beauty Brands Can Adapt During COVID-19

      Three Ways Beauty Brands Can Adapt During COVID-19

      Opinium offers insight about changing consumer behavior.
      Happi Staff 05.14.20

    • Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers
      Natural Ingredients Gain Popularity

      Natural Ingredients Gain Popularity

      Consumers are buying natural products to improve their personal immunity during the COVID-19 crisis.
      Happi Staff 05.12.20

    • Color Cosmetics
      Veil Cosmetics Thanks Nurses

      Veil Cosmetics Thanks Nurses

      Will donate beauty care packages to frontline healthcare workers for National Nurses Week.
      Happi Staff 05.08.20


    • Color Cosmetics
      Ulta To Reopen Stores on Monday

      Ulta To Reopen Stores on Monday

      Mary Dillon, CEO, outlines plans for increased safety measures.
      Happi Staff 05.07.20

    • Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Pigments | Polymers | Preservatives | Skin Care | Sun Care | Surfactants | Testing
      Reed Cancels In-Cosmetics Korea

      Reed Cancels In-Cosmetics Korea

      Conference and exhibition returns July 14-16, 2021.
      Happi Staff 04.27.20

    • Actives | Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance | Pigments | Skin Care
      The Virus & The Damage Done

      The Virus & The Damage Done

      Coronavirus speeds demise of traditional retail schemes.
      Happi Staff 04.27.20

    Trending
    • Formulating Liquid Laundry Detergents
    • Amyris To Enter Cannabinoid Beauty
    • RB Buys Queen V
    • Ashland Acquires Schülke & Mayr's Personal Care Business
    • Nailing It In 2020
    Breaking News
    • CPG Sales Surged 19% During Pandemic
    • P2 Science Appoints Daina Catanese as Marketing Specialist
    • Pinterest Debuts AR Try On for Eyeshadow
    • Commercial Business Drives Touchland’s Success
    • Shiseido May Sell Mass Hair & Skin Care Unit
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    January 2021

    • Stepping into the Spotlight for 2021
    • The Independent Beauty Association Supports Sensible Reform
    • Essential Workers
    • A Clean Commitment
    • Deliver & Delight
    • Reusables for Consumables In the Pandemic and Beyond
    • A Rebound for Beauty
    • Beauty Brands Must Prepare for a 'Decade of the Home'
    • A Societal Shift
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet
    Gadot Positions Mineral Line for Vegan Market
    Nutritfy India to Launch Global Broadcast Channel Covering Nutrition
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    LINE-X Launches Dealer Program with International Truck
    PPG Reports Q4, Full-year 2020 Financial Results
    BASF Begins Implementing Ralignment of Global Business Services Unit
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Cretex Companies CEO Steps Down
    Data Show Porex's Medical Device Filtration Materials Protect Against Virus, Bacteria Spread
    Endoscopic Hemostasis Devices Market Valued at $730 Million
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Pfizer, BioNTech Enter Vax Pact with COVAX
    FDA Approves Janssen’s CABENUVA
    AGC Biologics Appoints Boulder Site GM
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Coty Appoints Chief Procurement Officer
    Lageen Tubes Launches Mono-Material PE Tube Solutions
    Jason Jones Loses Battle with Covid-19
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Carol’s Daughter Adds New Hair Products
    Moroccan Gold Series Launches NuDo Shampoo
    Youbody Debuts Waterless Body Wash
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    BOBST Demonstrates Future of Flexible Packaging Production at Virtual Open House
    Morancé Soudure France Adds Comexi F2 MC 10-color Flexo Press
    AR Packaging Acquiring Firstan Holdings Ltd
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    Gallus planning virtual event for March
    Lemu Group engineers mask-making machine
    Niagara Label upgrades with Nilpeter flexo press
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    Freudenberg to Establish Apparel Interlining Competence Centers
    Minet Adds Spunlace Line in Romania
    Lemu Group Engineers Mask-Making Machine
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Cretex Companies CEO Steps Down
    Conformis Enters Development & Supply Agreement with SITES Medical
    Sectra, RSA Biomedical Sign Distribution Agreement for Implant Stability Tool
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    UDC Subsidiary Adesis' Website Wins 2020 MarCom Platinum Award
    Ambiq Wins IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year Award
    Ynvisible Names Michael Robinson CEO, Jani-Mikael Kuusisto SVP Ventures

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login