Foot Locker flagship forced to close for virus outbreak
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Foot Locker’s Orchard Road flagship has been forced to suspend business due to breaching the Singapore government’s Covid-19 safe management measures.
The suspension was enforced as the retailer conducted a product launch which drew huge crowds outside the store last Friday despite the advisories on crowd management.
According to Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG), the retailer will have to stop trading at the Orchard flagship store until December 14.
During 10 days of suspension, Foot Locker is banned from holding physical retail activities but may continue to trade online.
“STB and Enterprise Singapore are also engaging Foot Locker Singapore on the measures it will take for future product launches, including the potential cessation of all such physical launches at Foot Locker locations across Singapore,” the agencies said.
Opened earlier this year, Foot Locker Orchard Gateway @Emerald is the brand’s largest outlet yet in Singapore.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the specific reason for Foot Locker's Orchard Road store being suspended?
What was the specific reason for Foot Locker's Orchard Road store being suspended?
The store was suspended for breaching Singapore's Covid-19 safe management measures. This occurred when a product launch attracted large crowds outside the store, despite existing advisories on crowd control.
Q.Which government bodies enforced the suspension on Foot Locker?
Which government bodies enforced the suspension on Foot Locker?
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) jointly enforced the suspension. These agencies are also discussing future product launch protocols with Foot Locker Singapore.
Q.How long is the Foot Locker Orchard Road flagship store suspended for, and what can it still do?
How long is the Foot Locker Orchard Road flagship store suspended for, and what can it still do?
The store is suspended until December 14, a duration of 10 days. During this time, it is banned from physical retail activities but can continue to trade online.
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