Houston-area businesses, restaurants and bars not reopening after pandemic

Thursday, September 10, 2020
Employees, shoppers concerned for COVID-19 bankruptcies
The pandemic has hit businesses hard, both large chains and small local stores. ABC13's T.J. Parker explains what may be next as the pandemic continues.

HOUSTON, Texas -- After months of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and readjusting to social distancing standards, many Houston-area businesses have announced they will not be reopening.

It's unfortunately a familiar message shared by small businesses and large corporations across the country: Going out of business.

Closures include name-brand retailers, local shops and restaurants declaring bankruptcy or closing altogether.

RELATED: COVID-19 bankruptcies sparking concern among workers and shoppers

Shoppers are sharing the heartbreak as fabled stores feel the effect of the pandemic. Coronavirus bankruptcies include J.Crew, Neiman Marcus and Pier One, just to name a few.

These Houston-area businesses have announced closures as the result of the coronavirus pandemic:

  • Acadian Bakers
  • Agricole
  • Blackbird Izakaya
  • Broken Barrel
  • Helen
  • Night Heron
  • Penny Quarter

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