Updated May 26, 2020

As the number of known cases of coronavirus in the US has surpassed 5,000 as of March 17, nations, states and localities are offering differing restrictions with varying degrees of enforcement. In the US, the Trump administration has warned against gatherings of more than 10 people and asked citizens to work from home if possible and avoid unnecessary travel.
 
Officials say that bars and restaurants should be avoided or closed in areas where the virus is rapidly spreading, but they are not alone. Beauty retailers are also being impacted by the spread of the coronavirus, and several major companies have already closed locations in North America.
 
How long they remain closed depends on how long it takes for people to curb the spread of coronavirus. President Trump warned that the restrictions could grow more stringent and last well into summer.
 
Here is an up-to-date list of the beauty retailers that have closed so far:
 
Bloomingdale’s
Closed all locations including full line and outlet stores. Update: Reopened store in Norwalk on May 26.

Bluemercury
Closed all locations March 18. Update: Started reopening select stores for contactless curbside pickup in May.

Glossier
Closed all permanent and temporary retail locations.

J.C. Penney
Closed all stores and business offices. Update: Began opening in phases in select states, starting May 20.
 
Lush
Closed all North American Stores and slowed down production.
 
L Brands
Closed all Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret and Pink stores in the US and Canada.

Macy’s Inc.
Closed all stores March 18. Plans to start reopening locations on May 4.

Neiman Marcus Group
Closed all Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Last Call stores. The company has filed for bankruptcy.
 
Nordstrom
Closed all stores including Nordstrom Rack, Trank Clubhouses and Jeffrey in the US and Canada. 16 stores have closed permanetely. Update: On May 5, the company announced plans to start reopening in phases.
 
Saks Fifth Avenue
Closed its Manhattan Flagship and stores in the Philadelphia area.
 
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc.
Closed all customer-facing store operations in the US and Canada.

Sephora
Closed all retail stores in the US and Canada. Update: Will begin a phased reopening on May 22 of 70 stores across 13 states in the U.S.
 
Ulta Beauty
Closed all stores.  Update: Ulta To Reopen 180 Stores on Monday, May 11th

More About Coronavirus
 
Beauty Industry events are getting postponed and cancelled left and right due to the coronavirus. Read Beauty Packaging’s list of Beauty events impacted by COVID-19 here.
 
Read about how top Global Beauty Companies are reacting to COVID-19 here.