“Consumers’ behavior and spending power are tied to their financial health, and the consumer sector looks good at the moment”
The company cited consequences due to the Omicron variant
A three-month agreement to sell the kits “at cost” expired recently
Stores will open late, close early Monday through Thursday
Non-essential retail stores will be closed the first three Sundays of new year
By mid-January, the group will ask patrons to show proof of receiving the booster to enter their restaurants
Many companies voice support for the new mandate
Nurses, pharmacists and other patient-facing employees must get the shots
The policy is set to be enforced Sept. 13, 2021.
The malls are operating at roughly 25 percent capacity
The new mandate will begin Sept. 13
The network of locations will reach medically underserved communities.
