Nordstrom Rack, Macy's Reopen In Temecula

TEMECULA, CA — Following weeks of closure due to coronavirus, Nordstrom Rack in Temecula reopened to customers on Thursday, and the Macy's store at Promenade Temecula is also open.

"We are excited to bring our employees back to work and look forward to welcoming customers in our doors so we can continue serving them in our stores," said Karin Muskopf, Nordstrom corporate communications.

Marc Mastronardi, Macy's chief stores officer, said, "Our teams have come together and supported each other and our communities throughout this challenging time, and we look forward to safely serving our customers whenever they are ready to shop."

Updated safety protocols aimed at preventing COVID-19 spread have been implemented, according to both companies.

At Nordstrom Rack, shoppers can expect health screenings for employees, face coverings for employees and customers, social distancing of six feet or more (including limiting the number of employees and customers in the stores), increased cleaning and sanitization, modified fitting rooms, continued curbside service, keeping tried on/returned merchandise off sales floors for a period of time, altered store hours, and adding dividers at check-out registers, according to the company.

At Macy's, there will be frequent and enhanced cleaning, social distancing of at least 6 feet, hand-sanitizer stations, plexiglass at select registers, continued curbside service, daily wellness checks of employees, and face masks worn by employees, according to the company.

The stores' reopenings were based on guidance and directives from state health officials.

Promenade Temecula mall, located at 40820 Winchester Road, reopened May 27.

Nordstrom Rack is located at the corner of Winchester and Margarita roads, in the Commons of Temecula center.

To see a complete list of reopened Nordstrom stores, click here. For Macy's stores, click here.

—Patch editor Ashley Ludwig contributed to this report.