Simon Property Group Is Reopening 49 Malls Over the Weekend
As more states plan to slowly reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, Simon Property Group, the biggest mall owner in the U.S. is reopening 49 of its malls and outlet centers starting on Friday.
According to a memo obtained by CNBC, the company plans plans to reopen its properties in 10 states across the country based on current state and local stay-at-home orders. The states include Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Texas, and Missouri.
Monday through Saturday, the malls and outlet centers will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The reduced hours will allow for cleaning at night. Simon also plans to regularly clean areas that are touched a lot like escalator, door knobs, and food court tables.
Simon will encourage customers to take their temperatures before visiting the mall. If shoppers don't take their temperatures at home, the company said that it will have free temperatures testing with infrared thermometers. Simon will also give out free face masks that follow CDC guidelines and hand sanitizing packets to customers that ask for them. To try and implement social distancing, food court seating and entrances will be limited, play areas and fountains will be closed, and occupancy won't exceed one person per 50 square feet.
While the malls and outlet centers will be open, the retailers will have to decide whether or not to reopen, too.
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