Corona Virus: Nike Closes Hundreds of Stores Worldwide
New Delhi, 15 March 2020. Nike has stated that due to corona virus, it is going to temporarily close hundreds of its stores spread across the world from Monday.
Nike corona virus statement
The US-based multinational company said in a statement (Nike Statement),
“The well-being of our teammates and consumers is our top priority so we have decided to close our stores in multiple countries around the world including in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These closures will go into effect from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on our Nike apps.”
Company said,
“We are taking additional steps in other Nike-managed facilities, including the option to work from home, staggered work schedules, social distancing and additional safety and cleaning steps to help protect and support our teammates.
Our Nike-owned stores in South Korea, Japan, most of China and in many other countries are currently open and will continue their normal operations.”
