Bed Bath & Beyond to open 20 stores later this month | Home Accents Today

UNION, N.J.—Bed Bath & Beyond stated it’s increasing contactless curbside pickup to 750 of its shops and planning a phased reopening in late May.

The majority of the corporate’s shops throughout its a number of nameplates will stay closed till at the least May 30, the corporate stated in a press release on Friday.

But it’s increasing curbside pickup providers to at the least 200 extra areas, bringing the entire quantity providing this service to 750. It can also be persevering with to develop its success capabilities, which it stated permits it to ship on-line orders in two days or much less on common, or make orders out there for pickup in lower than two hours for purchasers utilizing BOPIS or curbside pickup.

The firm’s buybuy Baby and Harmon Face Value shops have remained opened as a result of they promote important merchandise. It will progressively open its different retail banners, beginning with 20 Bed Bath & Beyond and Christmas Tree Shops shops, by May 22, following state and native laws and a brand new Store Safety Plan. It didn’t listing the areas of the reopening shops however stated they’ll happen at areas already offering regional success providers.

The Safety Plan, as outlined on the corporate’s web site, contains continued social distancing, protecting provides and well being checks for workers, and enhanced cleansing following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tips. There may also be decreased retailer hours and occupancy limits, and cart wipes and hand sanitizer dispensers will likely be out there.

The majority of retailer associates and a portion of company associates stay furloughed till at the least May 30, 2020, though well being care premiums are being paid by the corporate.

“Our strong financial flexibility and liquidity allows us to take this measured, market-by-market approach to re-opening stores. We will only open our doors to the public when we believe it is safe to do so, while carefully managing costs and monitoring performance as we scale up our operations over time,” stated President and CEO Mark Tritton. “This approach allows us to continue to make strategic investments in our digital and fulfilment capabilities to build an omni-always shopping experience for our loyal customers.”

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