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Maine Mall to reopen Monday with new rules, but most stores will stay closed

by Edward D. Murphy May 29, 2020May 30, 2020

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.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine retailers begin to reopen under new rules, with new concerns

by Edward D. Murphy May 13, 2020May 14, 2020

Resuming business during the pandemic involves a lot more than unlocking the door, flipping over a sign and turning on the lights.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Small businesses can’t wait any longer – we must fully reopen now

by Peter Moore May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Rescind the 14-day self-quarantine and promote Maine as The Safest Place to Vacation this year.

Business, Nation & World, News

J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

More bankruptcies across the retail sector are expected in coming weeks.

Business, Local & State, News

Stores may reopen in June, but will shoppers return?

by Edward D. Murphy April 28, 2020April 29, 2020

Retailers are likely to make permanent changes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to promote consumers’ safety and confidence.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Lockdown benefits chains at the expense of small Maine businesses

by Jonathan J. West April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

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.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine retailers deemed essential prepare to follow new state mandates

by Peter McGuire April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

Supermarkets, grocers and convenience stores will stay open but must limit the number of customers at any time and take other measures to limit coronavirus transmission.