Godiva is closing all 128 of its North America locations by the
end of March, as in-store
visits for its luxury chocolate has dipped during the coronavirus pandemic.
The move comes in part of the company's plan to make
its premium chocolates more accessible wherever and whenever customers want
them.
According to the company, their products will become
increasingly available at other retailers, and they will focus more on their
online sales.
Many of the Godiva boutiques are located in shopping malls.
The company says it will not disclose the number of employees affected by the
closures.