Shopping Center Association: first week of reopening exceeded expectations
Nadkyi Duque, president of the Panamanian Association of Shopping Centers (Apadecom) said that the first week of reopening of this sector exceeded expectations.
It exceeded expectations, the truth is that we have felt a significant number of clients and especially in the order in which it is being carried out, how people are complying with biosecurity measures, said Duque.
She explained that with the reopening, some 15,000 jobs were reactivated, which represents 30% of the workforce in this sector.
She indicated that the businesses are working with a capacity between 20% and 30% of their collaborators. 60% of the commercial premises reopened their doors.
On September 28, the shopping centers, restaurants and inns were opened for public, after several months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
She explained that with the reopening, some 15,000 jobs were reactivated, which represents 30% of the workforce in this sector.
She indicated that the businesses are working with a capacity between 20% and 30% of their collaborators. 60% of the commercial premises reopened their doors.
On September 28, the shopping centers, restaurants and inns were opened for public, after several months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.