More Ashford Designer Outlet Shops Shut as Covid-19 Hits Hard
Three more popular shops at Ashford Designer Outlet have temporarily slammed their doors amid the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Abercrombie & Fitch, Under Armour, and Timberland join Nike in closing stores to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
Covid-19 Brings Shoppers to a Standstill
With social distancing rules in full force, shops face empty aisles. The brands have made a tough call to pause trading, knowing there’s no footfall for now. Abercrombie & Fitch and Timberland’s pages on the Ashford website now show “temporarily closed”—a stark change from usual opening times.
Shoppers Left Stranded and Staff Worried
We spoke to stunned customers finding their favourite stores locked up. One said, “I think it is a sensible approach during this outbreak, but I do feel for the staff who I assume will not be getting paid.”
Another moaned, “Oh my gawd, how am I going to survive without my favourite Aberfroombie & Ditch clothes and Nike trainers? What am I supposed to do with all this spare time?”
The closures underline how the retail sector faces tough times while the health emergency continues.
