Data is current as of June 17, 2020

As the country begins to recover from the novel coronavirus, many states have taken first steps in reopening their economies.  After months of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, jewelry retailers may be asking “can we reopen?”  Below, we have outlined the reopening status for jewelry retailers in each state and municipalities, and the precautions that must be taken to comply with state and local guidelines.  Don’t forget to check out our other blogs that delve into federal guidelines businesses must also reconsider before reopening.

Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, New York, Oregon and South Carolina specifically mention jewelers in their reopening plans.  For the remining states that don’t explicitly mention jewelry businesses, we are including these businesses in the broader term “retailers.”

Can my retail business reopen yet?

Alabama
Yes, retailers can reopen but only at 50% capacity.

Alaska
Yes, retailers can reopen but Anchorage continues to limit capacity.

Arizona
Yes, but retailers can only resume partial openings with social distancing.

Arkansas
Arkansas never had a statewide stay-in-place order.  Retailers remained open throughout Covid-19 closings.

California
In-store retail shopping reopened statewide with social distancing guidelines in place, except for the following counties, which have opened with more restrictions:

  • Alameda County: Curbside pickup only
  • Lake County: Reopened with modifications
  • Lassen County: Reopened with modifications
  • Marin County: Reopened with modifications
  • Modoc County: Reopened with modifications
  • San Francisco County: Reopened with modifications
  • Yolo County: Reopened with modifications

Colorado
Yes, retailers can reopen.  After initially opening for curbside pickup and delivery only, retailers can now open for in-person shopping so long as strict social distancing safeguards are in place.

Connecticut
Yes, jewelry shops can reopen but at 50% capacity.

Delaware
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 60% capacity.

District of Columbia
Yes, but nonessential retailers can only offer curbside pickup.  Once D.C. enters its Phase 2, retailers can reopen at 50% capacity.

Florida
Yes, most Florida counties are in Phase 2 of reopening, allowing retail stores to reopen at 75% capacity.  Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are still in Phase 1, meaning retailers in those counties can reopen at only 25% capacity.

Georgia
Yes, retailers can open.  It is unclear whether retailers were ever required to close.

Hawaii
Yes, retailers can reopen but with physical distancing and safe practices.

Idaho
Yes, retailers are allowed to reopen.

Illinois
Yes, retailers can reopen but with capacity limits and other guidance, such as face coverings.

Indiana
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 75% capacity.

Iowa
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 50% capacity.

Kansas
Yes, retailers can reopen provided physical distancing requirements are met.

Kentucky
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 33% capacity and with additional guidelines

Louisiana
Yes, nonessential retailers can reopen at 50% capacity.
In some cities, jewelry stores fell into a gray area and technically did not need to close under the statewide order.  Jewelry stores in those cities where mayors implemented their own restrictions can now also reopen at 50% capacity.

Maine
Yes, retailers can reopen but with certain limitations in some counties.  Retail was allowed to reopen in the remaining counties under Stage 2, which was set to go into effect June 1, 2020.  However, the Governor delayed several aspects of phase 2.  It is unclear whether retail was delayed.

Maryland
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 50% capacity.

Massachusetts
Yes, retailers can reopen at 40% capacity.

Michigan
Yes, retailers can reopen but social distancing restrictions still apply.

Minnesota
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 50% capacity.

Mississippi
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 50% capacity.

Missouri
Yes, retailers can reopen but at limited capacity based on square footage.

Montana
Yes, retailers can reopen but with social distancing and limited capacity.  Pawn Brokers are considered essential and were never required to close.

Nebraska
There was never a statewide stay at home order.  It is unclear whether retailers were ever required to close.

Nevada
Yes, retailers and indoor malls can reopen but at 50% capacity.

New Hampshire
Yes, retailers can reopen but with certain occupancy and physical distancing restrictions in place.

New Jersey
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 50% capacity.

New Mexico
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 25% capacity.

New York
Yes, retailers can reopen but for curbside and in-store pickup only.  Jewelry manufacturing and wholesale can reopen but at 50% capacity and with safety regulations in place.

North Carolina
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 50% capacity.

North Dakota
There was never a statewide stay at home order.  It appears that retailers were never required to close.

 Ohio
Yes, retailers can reopen but with capacity restrictions and other safety guidelines in place.

Oklahoma
Yes, retailers are considered essential businesses and can reopen.

Oregon
Yes, jewelry shops can reopen statewide.

Pennsylvania
Yes, retailers can reopen for in-person retail, but curbside pickup and delivery is preferable.

Rhode Island
Yes, retailers can reopen but with capacity restrictions limiting one customer for every 150 square feet.

South Carolina
Yes, jewelry stores can reopen.

South Dakota
Yes, retail stores can reopen.  There were never any statewide restrictions in place.

Tennessee
Yes, retail capacity restrictions are lifted in most counties, but Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox and Sullivan counties are rolling out their own reopening plans.  Retailers in Nashville can reopen at 75% capacity.

 Texas
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 25% capacity.  Retailers in rural counties with 5 or less confirmed Covid-19 cases can reopen at 50% capacity.

 Utah
There was never a statewide stay at home order.  Retailers were never required to close.

Vermont
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 25% capacity.

Virginia
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 50% capacity.

Washington
Yes, retailers in most counties can reopen for instore purchases with restrictions in place.  Retailers in Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties cannot yet reopen for instore purchases.  Retailers in King, Chelan and Douglas counties can reopen but at 15% capacity.

West Virginia
Yes, retailers can reopen but must adhere to certain guidelines.

Wisconsin
Yes, retailers can reopen but at 25% capacity.  Milwaukee has kept stricter regulations in place.

Wyoming
There was never a statewide stay at home order.  It appears that retailers were never required to close.