American Clothing/The Vault: Started with a bang, now more of a whimper

Germiston, Gauteng, SA – Since restarting earlier this month, the first week started off with a good buzz, with customers eager to shop after the long recess of lockdown with all clothing stores closed. The past 2 weeks have been slow to quiet. We are far off from our usual trading patterns.
       We have taken the required steps with both staff and customers to take temperature, sanitise, compulsory mask at the entrance and installed Perspex screens at all checkout points of all our stores.
       We usually carry a wide selection of winter apparel and footwear, [so restriction of types of merchandise is] not too much of a issue.
       We have looked at our order book and have cancelled and amended future orders. - Independent, 4 stores. Sport fashion.