The normal weekend trek to the mall is off limits in Dallas.
Both NorthPark Center and Galleria Dallas have closed temporarily, joining other shopping centers in the region that are shutting doors as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Both shopping centers said they’ll be closed indefinitely, but some restaurants are offering take-out.
NorthPark closed at 5 p.m. on Friday. Galleria also closed after business on Friday.
Offering takeout at NorthPark are Kona Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, P.F. Chang’s and, Seasons 52.
At the Galleria, retailers and restaurants with their own exterior entrance, may have limited operations. The Grill on the Alley and Grand Lux are open for takeout orders. Nordstrom will continue curb-side pick-up from its level 1 green garage entry.
“We admire and respect the important work being done by so many to protect us during this critical time,” NorthPark said in a note to customers. “We must all do our part.”
More store & center closings
Here’s a running list of local retailers that have closed, changed their store hours or modified their businesses to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. This list will be updated as needed.
Simon Property Group announced Wednesday that it will close all of its malls and outlet centers at 7 p.m. Wednesday through March 29. In North Texas, Simon owns Firewheel Town Center in Garland, Grapevine Mills, Allen Premium Outlets, Grand Prairie Premium Outlets, The Shops at Clearfork in and University Park Village in Fort Worth and North East Mall in Hurst.
Stonebriar Centre in Frisco, Town East Mall in Mesquite, The Parks in Arlington and Hulen Mall in Fort Worth, all owned by Brookfield Properties, also cut mall hours, opening at noon and closing at 7 p.m., and 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Half Price Books has closed its stores until March 31, but the Dallas-based retailer is still taking phone orders with curbside pick up at most stores. It also has an online store. Sample House and Saint Bernard are also offering curbside service.
Grocery stores and pharmacies are not closing but may have curtailed hours. All Walmart stores started opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 8:30 p.m. as of Thursday. Several grocers have set special hours for seniors.
IKEA stores are closed for shopping but are filling online orders that customers can pick up.
J.C. Penney is closing all its stores after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Stores will reopen on April 2. Its business offices including the headquarters in Plano are also closing during the same period.
Beginning Thursday, Home Depot stores will open at 6 a.m. and close daily at 6 p.m.
AT&T is closing 40% of its company-owned retail stores nationwide. Stores that stay open will adjust their hours to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and close on Sundays. The staff in those stores will follow social distancing guidelines, and all of its retail workers will be paid, the company said Wednesday. To check to see which stores are open, go to att.com/stores.
Changing hours and senior hours
Central Market and H-E-B stores are closing earlier: Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Albertsons says its 2,200-plus stores nationwide will set aside dedicated shopping hours for senior citizens and other at-risk populations, such as pregnant women or those with compromised immune systems. The company will reserve every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 a.m. for those individuals, unless otherwise locally mandated. The company advises customers to check their store’s hours if they’re opening on a different schedule.
Market Street in Allen will offer a dedicated time for seniors ages 60 and up and individuals with compromised immune systems to shop in a safer environment between 6 to 9 a.m. Monday and Thursday starting Thursday.
Here are the closings announced earlier in the week.
Monday and Tuesday announcements
Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Nordstrom closed all their stores for two weeks. Retailers reminded customers that their online stores are open.
Richardson-based Fossil is closing its stores through March 28 and paying employees. Several chains said they will temporarily close and pay their workers: H&M until April 2 and Bath & Body Works. Under Armour and Madewell said stores will close through March 28. Men’s apparel retailer Bonobos said it has closed its stores indefinitely.
Sunday announcements
Stores began announcing two-week closings last weekend. Apple, which had the initial experience in China, was one of the first to announce. Others annoucing Sunday were Patagonia, Lululemon, REI, T-Mobile, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Neighborhood Goods.
Malls and shopping centers
Check malls and shopping center websites and call individual stores to see what businesses are still open.
Tanger Outlets in Fort Worth closed as of 6 p.m. Saturday (March 21) as Fort Worth imposed new regulations that said malls are non-essential businesses.
Irving Mall has adjusted its hours and will now be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Most stores in Highland Park Village are closed. Honor Bar, Mi Cocina, The Juice Bar and Bird Bakery, are offering to-go and curbside pick-up
Lewisville’s Music City Mall (formerly Vista Ridge) has cut its Monday through Saturday hours to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday to noon to 6 p.m.
Plano’s Legacy West said several of its stores are closed temporarily and others have canceled events.
The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano has reduced its hours to noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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