INDIANAPOLIS, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon,
announced that after extensive discussions with federal, state and
local officials and in recognition of the need to address the
spread of COVID-19, Simon will close all of its retail properties,
including Malls, Premium Outlets and Mills in the U.S. This
measure will take effect from 7 pm
local time today and will end on March
29.
"The health and safety of our shoppers, retailers and employees
is of paramount importance and we are taking this step to help
reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities," said
David Simon, Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and President of Simon.
About Simon
Simon is a real estate investment trust
engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment
and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon
Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for
millions of people every day and generate billions in annual
sales.
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