According to CNBC, is closing all its stores in the U.S., along with other parts the world, to try to stop the spread the new coronavirus, the company said Sunday morning.
Stores across the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand will all close starting Monday, March 16th through March 27th, but thankfully workers will still be paid in full during their time f a CNBC spokesperson confirmed. However, Nike is still keeping open its stores in South Korea, Japan, most China and in “many other countries,” based on daily assessments the pandemic.
Nike joins a growing list companies taking similar measures. Retailers including Patagonia, Apple, Warby Parker, Urban Outfitters, Glossier and Allbirds are shutting their stores in the U.S. Walmart and Lululemon are among the retailers that are limiting store hours.
For what its worth, Nike has 384 retail locations in the U.S. alone, including and outlet stores. There’s an additional 750 international locations according to SEC filings.
The latest numbers from Johns Hopkins University have the total number reported coronavirus cases north 156,000, with at least 5,833 deaths. We’ll continue to keep you posted. Stay safe.