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PublishedJuly 9, 2020
Stores appear to be complying with face mask enforcement, and shoppers aren’t making a fuss
The governor issued an order this week requiring many businesses in 7 counties and several cities to enforce the state's mask-wearing mandate with customers.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Brooks Brothers goes bankrupt as virus closes offices
The two-century-old company is the latest casualty of the pandemic that has hit old-line retailers.
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PublishedJune 25, 2020
Maine retailers urge customers to be kind, wear masks and keep their distance
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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PublishedJune 21, 2020
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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PublishedJune 10, 2020
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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PublishedJune 1, 2020
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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PublishedMay 29, 2020
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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PublishedMay 13, 2020
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.
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PublishedMay 8, 2020
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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PublishedMay 4, 2020
J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
More bankruptcies across the retail sector are expected in coming weeks.
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