The company operates 300 stores nationwide, and the decision to close 20% of them has been made as the pandemic has pushed more consumers to avoid in-person shopping and to strictly shop online.
The retailer made the announcement in a holiday season overview, where the company touted its strong performance during November and December — including “tremendous” growth in same-day services.
Shipping delays from the Capital Region to California are still being experienced as packages from November 2020 sit idle in facilities all over the country. The United States Postal Service claims delays are due to unprecedented volume increases and limited employee availability due to COVID-19.
The New York State Police are warning consumers about an expected uptick in the number of packages stolen by "porch pirates", a crime not uncommon in the Utica-Rome area.
Is another toilet paper shortage looming? As COVID cases in New York spike, grocery stores are instituting limits on the purchase of certain essentials.