According to reports, Westfield Group will cut operating hours at most of its 55 U.S. malls. Most of Westfield Group's malls will open 30 minutes later and close 30 minutes earlier on weekdays, spokeswoman Katy Dickey said. About a third will close an hour earlier on Sundays; hours will generally stay the same on Saturdays.
The company said the move was intended to help struggling retailers save money. Dickey said Westfield's retailers were consulted in recent weeks and that the idea to cut hours was “well received.” Department store, restaurant and movie theater hours will remain the same.
