Store Owners Working To Open Up

Store Owners Working To Open Up

Owensboro-- many shops will be opening their doors wednesday-- finally allowing their customers to come in and shop around.

Some store owners are a little more hesitant-- but they've all been using this time to do something they've been meaning to find the time to do.

Business owners have been using this time to rennovate their stores.

"we actually painted the back wall and yes wee been cleaning and sanitizing?

On wednesday kentucky governor andy beshear is allowing retail stores to open different... everyone has follow social distancing guidelines "we highly recommend that everyone wear a mask?

Workers will also need to be wearing masks, washing their hands frequently, sanitizing dressing rooms and each item after they are touched.

Even with these regulations--the owner of boutique 54 in owensboro says she's just excited to see her customers again.

"i enjoy doing this.

Me carrying sizes small to 3x, i think we have something special for everyone?

She even taking shopping appointments for those who dont feel comfortable shopping during regular store hours.

But not all shops in the bluegrass are as eager to open.

"once we see that the curve is flattened and people are doing okay and we don't have any new cases for a while then we will consider reopening."

Brian glick the owner of the elm consignment shop in henderson says he will allow foot traffic in his store once he feels it's safe.

"i would be devastated if i brought something home to my grandchildren and it's just something we are not comfortable doing yet."

The elm is offering free curb side delivery-- along with their facebook auction-- something they've been wanting to do.

"this gave us an opportunity to try it out and people are having a blast with it."

Once stores open up for in- person shopping recommends everyone wear a mask.

Since shoppers aren't used to these new guidelines- each store will have to post new guidelines outside of their stores.

Be on the lookout for that.

Reporting live in kentucky, jb 4news.

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