208: COVID-19: Stores Begin Reopening in Canada, Some Closing Permanently

This week Craig & Lee talk about the COVID-19 re-opening retail announcements as well as the closure announcements. Reopenings included IKEA, Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew while the closures ranged from Victoria Secret (L Brands), Reitmans, Stokes and Nando’s.

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Article Details: 

1. IKEA Begins Reopening Canadian Stores with New Safety Protocols

2. Nordstrom Begins Opening Canadian Stores with Safety Protocols

3. Holt Renfrew Sets Out Plan to Reopen Stores with COVID-19 Safety Protocols

4. L Brands to Permanently Shutter 13 Victoria’s Secret Stores in Canada

5. Stokes to Permanently Close 40 Store Locations in Canada

6. Reitmans Files for and Obtains Bankruptcy Protection

7. Restaurant Chain ‘Nando’s’ Permanently Closing 21 Canadian Locations

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