Group closed our Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sawgrass Mills stores. Those locations will remain closed until it is safe to return. Our active partnership and point-of-sale campaign supporting the American Red Cross is already helping fuel efforts to shelter and support thousands of families impacted by Hurricane Ian. NMG’s Employee Hardship Assistance Fund will be available for our associates facing financial hardship as a result of the storm.
In addition, each year ahead of hurricane season Penney’s takes precautions to clear dock and roof drains and communicate hurricane/storm safety topics to stores. When natural disasters are declared, Penney’s provides financial support to associates to cover immediate needs such as food, clothing and transportation.
A Tanger spokeswoman said that the company engages in ongoing emergency planning, including hurricane preparedness and response. “Our goal is to ensure that our center teams are fully prepared, supported, and able to focus on not only center preparations but their own personal and family preparedness,” she said. “We have regional and corporate teams and our service providers deployed for post-storm employee support and center management – including any recovery measures needed.
However, according to Gold, home centers and hardware stores emerge as the biggest gainers in advance and in the aftermath of the storm for clean-up and repair items. Groceries, convenience stores, dollar stores and quick-serve and drive-through restaurants could also see a lift.Entertainment/tourism, shopping malls and outlet centers. An exception to this can be “on demand video” for those stuck at home/sheltering in place.