The Financial Times reports that almost 630,000 retail outlets in the US have been forced to close due to Covid-19 fears. As further shutdowns are implemented across the US and people are staying home, there is little to no income coming in for non-essential retailers.



The National Retail Federation calculates that the industry could lose $430 billion in revenues over the next three months.



How many stores will be able to reopen if and when the crisis passes?

The Financial Times reports that almost 630,000 retail outlets in the US have been forced to close due to Covid-19 fears. As further shutdowns are implemented across the US and people are staying home, there is little to no income coming in for non-essential retailers.

The National Retail Federation calculates that the industry could lose $430 billion in revenues over the next three months.

How many stores will be able to reopen if and when the crisis passes?

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