Havertys, the furniture retailer is planning to resume operations within a week and reduce its workforce, they are hoping to reopen 108 of its 120 stores. The retailer said it plans a phased approach as it restarts its business with limited staffing and shorter hours, adjusting as the pace of business dictates.
“We are navigating through uncharted waters of a health and economic disaster, the announcement today concerning our former team members comes after a long, extremely difficult, and painful decision-making process. The unknown duration for reaching a return to ‘normal’ requires taking proactive, aggressive actions to sufficiently scale our operations to enable Havertys to endure and recover when conditions improve. This week, with a heavy heart, we will begin the first step towards our new ‘normal’ with the reopening of our stores and renewed commitment to providing Havertys’ renowned excellent customer service.” – Havertys president and CEO Clarence H. Smith.
