Retailer Resource Center
The health and well-being of our employees, retailers and shoppers is our top priority. Mall of Abilene will be open to the public on Friday, May 8, 2020. Initial operating hours will be from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday – Saturday and 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Sunday. The Children’s Play Area will remain closed until further notice. Some store operating hours may vary from the mall.
Per the direction of Texas Governor Abbott Executive Order 29, a mask is required to enter the building effective at 12:01pm on Friday, July 3, 2020.
Store Access (effective May 8, 2020)
Store access for mall employees will be Mondays-Saturdays at 10am and Sundays at 11am at each corridor access point. All employees will need to exit the building by 8pm Mondays-Saturdays and 6pm on Sundays at each corridor access point. No exceptions.
Mail/Deliveries
Mall of Abilene cannot accept mail and packages on your behalf. We recommend you contact the U.S. Postal Service about options to “hold mail” so you can pick it up at the local post office. The store owner/manager will need to be present to accept a scheduled FedEx or UPS delivery during the mall access hours listed above.
Retailer Resource Links
Governor Greg Abbott’s Open Texas Checklists
Website Info:
Business Loan/Assistance:
- Business Resource Abilene
- Facebook Small Business Grants Program
- Texas Tech University’s Small Business Development Center
- SBA Disaster Assistance Resource Page
- SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
- International Council of Shopping Centers Coronavirus Information & Resources
- U.S. Treasury Additional CARES Act Information (as of 4/1/20)
- COVID-19 What Small Businesses Need To Know
- Texas Workforce Commission COVID-19 Resources
- The Dept. of Labor Unemployment Information
- National Association of State Workforce Agencies Resources
- IRS Tax Filing Extension Information
- The American Hotel and Lodging Association has created a guide to accessing small business loans.
- The U.S. Small Business Administration has rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program that helps businesses keep their workforce employed.
- Million Acres, a Motley Fool company has compiled a list of cities and states that have paused evictions due to COVID-19.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has compiled a breakdown of all the federal programs and aid for small business coronavirus assistance.
- Cozen O’Connor has compiled a list of Federal and State business relief resources.
- Husch Blackwell has compiled a state-by-state list to assist businesses with key questions regarding evolving COVID-19 orders and restrictions.
- BOMA international has outlined the provisions include in the CARES Act as it relates to real estate interests and businesses.
- The National Governor’s Association webpage has updates on what states have done to address COVID-19.
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklist (updated 4/1/20)
- COVID Cares Act Grid (updated 4/2/20)