Lotte Department Store to Implement Reduced Hours at 51 Stores Nationwide Starting the 7th

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Lotte Department Store has decided to shorten the operating hours of 51 stores nationwide (31 department stores, 20 outlets) by 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes starting from the 7th.

On the 6th, Lotte Department Store announced that it proactively decided to shorten operating hours considering the easing of management burdens for tenant companies struggling due to the recent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as the health and safety of employees and coworkers.

Previously, department stores opened at 10:30 AM and closed at 8:00 PM on weekdays. From the 7th, operating hours will be shortened by 1 hour and 30 minutes, opening at 11:00 AM and closing at 7:00 PM.

On weekends, the operating hours will be shortened by 1 hour, changing from opening at 10:30 AM and closing at 8:30 PM to opening at 11:00 AM and closing at 8:00 PM.

Meanwhile, for large stores such as the main store, Jamsil Store, and Busan Main Store, considering the large number of customers from opening time, only the weekend closing time will be shortened by 30 minutes to 8:00 PM.

Not only department stores but also outlets will adjust operating hours by store. Opening times will remain the same as the existing store opening times, and only closing times will be adjusted: on weekdays, closing will change from 9:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on weekends, from 10:00 PM to 9:00 PM, moving 1 hour earlier.

Lotte Department Store plans to readjust operating hours once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes.

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