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Coronavirus Changes: Kohl's, Mayfair, Walmart, Woodman's Target
Grocery stores and shopping malls across Wisconsin are closing over coronavirus concerns. Here's our list of closures.
MILWAUKEE, WI — As communities across Wisconsin grapple with the new coronavirus public health emergency, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered all bars and restaurants closed beginning Tuesday, March 18. Many shopping malls across the area have all but shut down, with a few on-campus restaurants staying open to offer curbside service.
Grocery stores, or department stores with grocery aisles are making changes as well, rationing products, changing their hours or offering special hours for shoppers who may be more prone to feel the effects of COVID-19.
Here is our running list of stores and shopping mall closures and schedule changes. (Updated 10:36 p.m. March 19).
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Kohl's Department Stores
Kohl’s Department stores across Wisconsin announced Thursday that they are temporarily closing its stores nationwide effective Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. local time.
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“To demonstrate our support of the efforts underway to contain the spread of the coronavirus, we are closing all Kohl’s stores through at least April 1. We will support store associates with two calendar weeks of pay,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief executive officer. “We will continue to serve customers on Kohls.com and our Kohl’s App, and we look forward to reopening our stores soon to serve families across the country.”
Kohl’s will continue to serve its customers through Kohls.com and their Kohl’s App, and will ship items directly to homes, company officials said Thursday. Kohl’s will provide further updates, including news on store re-openings, at Corporate.Kohls.com.
Southridge Mall, Greendale
Southridge Mall closed on March 17 over COVID-19 concerns, though some restaurants will remain open for curbside service.
"On March 17, Governor Evers ordered all enclosed shopping malls in Wisconsin to close in response to COVID-19, effective at 5pm, March 17. Accordingly, Southridge Mall is temporarily closed," mall officials said in an announcement on the mall's website. " Governor Evers clarified that restaurants may remain open for take-out or delivery only. Each restaurant’s operations and hours of operation may vary. Please check their websites for the latest information. We are closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation related to COVID-19 with public health officials and will provide updates as they become available."
The Corners of Brookfield
The retail hub that is The Corners of Brookfield has announced a number of closures, reduced hours and service changes. The changes are widespread, covering Sendik's grocery store, a number of restaurants, all retail stores, service shops and the Silverspot movie theater.
"As we continue to work diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of our customers, staff and
residents, The Corners of Brookfield has made the difficult decision to close all non-essential retail tenants temporarily on March 17 at 6 p.m. through March 29, though we will keep this under
review," officials said.
You can see what's open, and what's closed here.
Brookfield Square Mall, Brookfield
A number of restaurants near the mall will have curbside service, but a notice on the mall's website says the mall is closed until further notice.
"In accordance with the emergency order issued by Governor Evers and the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services on March 17, Brookfield Square will close effective March 17 at 5:00 p.m. until further notice. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. Certain restaurants may remain open for curbside pick-up or delivery services only."
Mayfair Mall, Wauwatosa
Mayfair Mall is largely closed until further notice, with a few exceptions.
"Mayfair Mall will temporarily cease operations as of 5 p.m. on March 17, 2020. In accordance with the Order, there will also be no on-premises food or drink consumption for food establishments at the Mall. Such establishments may continue to conduct pick-up, drive-thru, and delivery only. Retail establishments, where large numbers of people are present but are generally not within arm’s length of one another for more than 10 minutes, retail food establishments (defined as grocery stores, convenience stores, farmer’s markets), and office spaces are generally exempt from the Order. See the order linked here. We expect all tenants to comply. We are closely monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic and will provide further updates via our website. We appreciate the understanding and support of the community during this challenging time."
Regency Mall, Racine
As of March 18, an alert posted on the Regency Mall website says the mall is closed until further notice.
"COVID-19 Update: The Regency Mall is temporarily closed due in compliance with the most recent local public health order."
Kroger Stores Close Early
Kroger, the parent company of Pick 'n Save and Metro Market has announced shorter hours for its local grocery stores as a result of the coronavirus public health emergency.
"We are committed to providing a great customer experience. To focus on cleaning and replenishment, effective immediately, our stores will close at 10:00 p.m nightly until further notice," the company stated on its website.
"Due to increased demand, you may experience longer lead times, delayed deliveries and limited inventory. Our associates are working around the clock to ensure our pickup, delivery, ship and in-store services are open and available to you," company officials said.
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Walmart Limits Hours
WalMart has been particularly hard-hit by a run on essential items, such as toiletries, and grocery store staples. Wal-Mart said in a news release that all of its stores would be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. "Stores currently operating under more reduced hours (for example they regularly close at 10 p.m. or open at 7 a.m.) will keep their current hours of operation," officials said.
"As we make this change, associates will continue to work the hours and shifts they are scheduled, and our supply chain and trucking fleet will continue to move products and deliver to stores on their regular schedules. As a reminder, we have a temporary COVID-19 emergency leave policy to support associates at this unprecedented time," company officials said on March 14.
Festival Limits Services
Festival Foods, a 24-hour grocery store chain with several stores in Wisconsin, said they're canceling some of their services starting Monday, March 16.
"The Administrative Assistant at Festival Foods, Maggie Rauschl says, “As a preventative measure for our guests and associates, we will be closing the following services on Monday, March 16, until further notice: Tot Spot, Hero’s Café, Community Rooms,” company officials said in a Green Bay CBS report.
Woodman's Limits Hours, Essentials
Woodman's, which has several stores in the Metro Milwaukee area, closed their doors overnight into Saturday simply to restock their shelves. When they re-opened, new limits were placed on key items.
According to store officials, toilet paper packages were limited to two cases per customer and bottled water was limited to two cases per customer.
On Monday, March 17, Woodman's made the temporary closure permanent. Now they will be closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. simply to catch their breath and make sure they have enough items for customers when they arrive each morning.
Beginning Wednesday, March 18, all Target locations will close by 9 p.m. local time daily, which will provide the team additional time for cleaning and restocking each day.
In addition, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced that it will introduce a dedicated shopping hour every Wednesday morning for vulnerable customers.
Sendiks Sets Up Special Shopping Hour
"We are kindly asking guests to reserve the 7 am – 8 am shopping hour each day for those shoppers who are at a higher risk of severe illness by COVID-19, which includes older adults and those who have compromised immune systems."
The grocery store chain is also opening additional time frames for in-store pick-up and grocery delivery as demand requires.
The store is also limiting the purchase of high demand products "to do what’s right for everyone in the community. This will be indicated by signage in store," officials said.
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