Shopkeepers remain low-spirited as malls reopen to fewer footfalls amid COVID-19

Although the shopping malls have opened after more than two months, shopkeepers aren't much happy, the reason being the low footfall of customers. Shopkeepers are seeing footfall that is below expected amid COVID-19.

Jaipur/ Patna/ Bengaluru: After more than two months, malls have reopened across the country from June 08 onwards. Shopkeepers, however, are still facing problems since the footfall is below expected amid COVID-19.

While speaking to reporters, a shopkeeper in Jaipur said, "Footfall is very low right now as some people are not aware of the relaxations and some are reluctant in coming out due to COVID-19."

"60% people are not coming. Once the customers are start coming footfall will increase slowly," a shopkeeper in Patna told reporters.

However, guidelines have been issued to be followed in malls amid outbreak. Managements have made elaborate arrangements to restrict spread of coronavirus.