Three large retail trade groups launched the ‘Let’s Be Kind’ campaign Thursday in response to repeated incidents of anger and hostility by customers.
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Masks may be required in Maine, but the rules are rarely enforced
A growing body of research suggests universal mask-wearing in public could dramatically reduce the spread of coronavirus. Getting people to comply is another matter.
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Another major mall deal implodes as pandemic shakes retail
The nation’s biggest mall owner backs out of a $3.6 billion deal to buy a major rival.
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Most Maine retailers suffer slow business on first day of reopening
Some nonessential retailers in southern Maine reopened their stores Monday, but only a smattering of customers showed up to shop.
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Maine Mall to reopen Monday with new rules, but most stores will stay closed
Only a fraction of the South Portland retail center’s roughly 100 stores are expected to reopen immediately, and the food court won’t have tables or chairs.
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Maine retailers begin to reopen under new rules, with new concerns
Resuming business during the pandemic involves a lot more than unlocking the door, flipping over a sign and turning on the lights.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Small businesses can’t wait any longer – we must fully reopen now
Rescind the 14-day self-quarantine and promote Maine as The Safest Place to Vacation this year.
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J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
More bankruptcies across the retail sector are expected in coming weeks.
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Stores may reopen in June, but will shoppers return?
Retailers are likely to make permanent changes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to promote consumers’ safety and confidence.
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Maine Voices: Lockdown benefits chains at the expense of small Maine businesses
A restaurant has to close, but gas stations sell food, liquor and coffee, and discounted Easter candy is a big draw at big-box stores.