The State of Retail…..Re-opening Continues With Expanded Capacity

As we all have heard, this week we are continuing in Houston to expand store capacities again within the guidelines established by our Governor. What lies ahead, certainly for immediate, is still evolving as stores are reaching out to their clientele to get them back in again. Many are still cautiously expanding their stores, while also expanding their service which in many cases was already very service-driven to be there for all of their clients when needed or planning exactly when they can be ready to do so.

As I mentioned in my story when this all started, that it was not very newsy to say that the ever-changing retail world is continuing to evolve. Certainly the state of the world from both corona and protesting at this time has been another jolt to this environment. What I could not have even anticipated three months ago was what devastation would hit ‘my’ industry in a short period of time. The number of retail bankruptcies, store closures and loss of retail jobs is staggering. For all of my Retail colleagues that are comprised of many of my long time talented friends and pillars in the community, that are still trying to be there to fill the needs of their many loyal clients, even if it’s on a somewhat limited way, I commend you!!

The following is an update for this integral segment of our community as it continues the challenge to get back!!! Please support them…..You can click on each highlighted store name to visit their website.

Retail Re-opening Continues to Expand…

• Galleria – Mall open began May 1 from 11-7pm, Mon-Sat, closed on Sunday; curbside still happening, not all participants in the mall are open, so please check each you are interest in.

*please contact each retailer for specific in-store and curbside operating hours and pickup locations.

• Kuhl-Linscomb – re-opened for clients May 1st; new hours: Monday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 1-5pm.
• Macy’s – Texas locations to began opening Monday, May 4 from 11-7pm; stay tuned for specifics; curbside pickup available, online happening
• Nordstrom’s – Galleriia 11-7pm; Reopen……check website for more details

• Tootsies – Tootsies opened for walk-in shoppers beginning on Friday May 1 at 11:00 a.m. and remains open until 5:00 p.m. Mon-Sat. You can continue to shop online at Tootsies.com or virtually via Zoom or Facetime through Store-to-Door program; curbside service or store’s free delivery always available.

• Tenenbaum Jewelers – began Friday, May 1, regular hours 10-6 Mon-Sat. resumes; online and curbside remains available (masks to be worn by clients & staff)
• Elizabebeth Anthony – Open for walk-in 10:00 a.m. daily. Curbside available as well
• Sloan/Hall open for business from 11-4pm
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Open for walk-in as of May 1; 11-7 Mon-Sat., 12-6 on Sunday; Curbside still available

• Neiman Marcus – Galleria store open; curbside still available; online order continues; in-store opening, now.

• The Vintage Contessa– by appointment only
• Abejas Boutique – walk-in began onFriday May 1 at 10:00; Curbside available, (Tue.–Sat.); appointments requested due to limited numbers allowed in-store (http://abejasboutique.com/shopping-appointment; masks & gloves required
• More Than You Can Imagine – open for walk-in; online and curbside
• A Bientot – open for business in-store ; online continues now
• Alchemia – open; 11-5pm; curbside still available
• Eye Elegance – Montrose and Post Oak locations, re-open to customers began Monday, April 27 (best by appoint.; one person entry only)
• Kendra Scott – open, also open for curbside and instore by appointment only
• Manready Mercantile – open; plus many special offerings (ask about their Sanitzer Bar)

• Dimensions – doors open Mon-Sat 11-3pm; Curbside available
• French Cuff Boutique – open for walk-ins all locations; curbside available
• Events Gifts – Open;Curbside available
• Indulge boutiques – walk-in available as of Friday, May 1; also curbside; 20% off purchases
• Maraquita Masterson – curbside beginning today
• Festari for Men – Open for walk-in; curbside also
• Bering’s Hardware – restricted hours; Mon-Sat 9-5; closed Sundays
• Target – open regular hours; curbside pick up available
• Sloan/Hall – curbside available

• River Oaks District – the following are open for curbside only: Starting today and through the weekend, brands including Dior, Veronica Beard, Stella McCartney, Eres, Saint Bernard, Van Cleef & Arpel and Davidoff will open May 1. Daily updates will be posted on www.riveroaksdistrict.com. 
• M Penner – open for instore

• Walgreens/CVS – expanded drive-thru not limited to meds only; delivery options
• Nike stores open
• Apple stores open

• Cotton Club Collection – open for walk-ins from 11:00 to 5:00pm; check website to purchase online or by phone call for curbside service; apparel & accessories.

Store Openings Coming……(still available online, special servicing for clientele, curbside available)

• River Oak District
• Sephora Rice Village beginning 5/22
• Nike
• Urban Outfitters
• Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic….w/e 5/22
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Kick Pleat