Retail news: mall and brand expansion

French chain of department stores Galeries Lafayette has announced a new service for customers during the closing of stores.

The chain of coffee shops adapts to the realities of the post-quarantine world and focuses on drive-thrus, self-service, and delivery.

Due to the sharp decline in interest in fashion in the midst of the pandemic, the company is abandoning the traditional calendar of shows and moving to an off-season schedule.

The masks to protect against coronavirus are called Face Covers and are made from recycled materials.

The British retailer said that the demand for home clothing, sleepwear and bras has increased, but office suits have become less in demand.

Shops in downtown Rome, Milan, and other top locations remain closed despite the lifting of restrictions.

Swedish company Ingka Centres has already entered into negotiations for the acquisition of central facilities in major US cities.

All the company's stores will operate with strict security measures in a complex epidemiological situation.

A global chain of coffee shops has sent a letter to their landlords asking them to provide a 12-month payment holiday.

The staff will greet their guests with gestures, timers will remind them to wipe the door handles every half hour, and visitors will be seated two meters away.

The Safe Queue app will allow customers to register their place in line and go on their business with comfort.

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has acquired a 5% stake in Macy's, an American retail chain.