“However, the spread of the COVID-19 virus is clearly having a material impact on the whole retail sector. “We continue to have confidence in our strategic initiatives and longer term growth potential,” Sullivan said.
On March 20, Burlington updated its protocols, announcing that it would temporarily close all store locations at the close of business on March 22.īurlington said store associates would receive financial support for two weeks. Like Bed Bath, Burlington was also taking extra cleaning precautions at its locations and following government and health official guidance. closures, according to a March 19 statement from CEO Michael O’Sullivan, store hours were reduced for all locations and the company was going to continue to evaluate additional closures.īurlington at Hazlet Town Center, Route 35, Hazlet. Additionally, Bed Bath said that it would enhance its e-commerce and distribution channels – an effort that will include increasing local level fulfillment by using stores temporarily closed to the public to serve customers at home.įor off-price retailer Burlington, in addition to its U.S. “We will continue to adapt and be responsive as our customer needs change, and in line with public health guidance and regulations.”Ībout 700 stores will remain open, Bed Bath said, pursuant to state and local regulations, with limited hours to provide customers with necessary essentials. We are therefore taking this decisive action to help keep our communities safe, while continuing to serve our loyal customers with the essential cleaning, health and personal care products that they and their families need at this time,” President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Tritton said in a prepared statement. “In this time of great uncertainty, our first priority is the welfare of our customers and associates. The company is also instituting enhanced cleaning at its locations, social distancing, and adhering to other public health guidelines, it said, in the interest of employees and customers. According to Bed Bath, associates will still receive pay and applicable benefits during the closure.
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