Northland: Myer, Nike, Uniqlo, Sephora, H&M, TK Maxx shut while others remain open

Major chains and smaller retailers are starting to reopen at Northland, while some traders have chosen to wait out the storm. But it hasn’t stopped people wandering the shopping centre. Here’s who is open and closed.

A mix of traders remain open at Northland Shopping Centre.

Social distancing restrictions and coronavirus fears have divided Northland Shopping Centre retailers with many shops remaining shut during lockdown.

Meanwhile supermarkets, banks, the post office and many food outlets serving takeaway were open.

Leader visited the centre on Tuesday and witnessed a number of people wandering the centre.

Shoppers have started to return to Northland, despite plenty of shops remaining closed.

Hairdressers and salons were also open and most had multiple customers.

Viewbank shopper Alice, who did not want to give her surname, said she had not expected to see so many people at the centre and was worried about social distancing.

“I am surprised how many people are here,” Alice said.

Some food vendors remained open for takeaway while the food court is closed.

Centre management had signs up encouraging shoppers to keep their distance, and stores had implemented their own measures to keep contact to a minimum, including marked standing positions on the ground and hand sanitiser.

Major chain shops Myer, Nike, Hype, Uniqlo, Sephora, H&M and TK Maxx all remain shut.

While Target, Kmart, Bed Bath N Table, Prouds, JB Hi Fi, EB Games, Robinson’s Bookstore, Rebel Sport and the Shaver Shop are open.

Some major chains such as Bed Bath N Table are open for business.

Also open for business is Glue, Neverland, Platypus, Pandora, Universal Store, Sketchers, Lowe’s, Supre, Kathmandu, Cotton On and Lovisa.

Vicinity Centres chief executive Grant Kelley said the company was committed to giving retailers a chance to reopen safely.

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“Around Australia in our centres, some retailers, large and small, national brands and food operators who voluntarily closed their doors are now reopening their stores,” Mr Kelley said.

“We are keen to help retailers resume trade, safely and as appropriate.”