Taiwan Retailers Adjust Hours as Typhoon Bawei Approaches

As Typhoon Bawei approaches Taiwan, major retailers are adjusting their operating hours to ensure the safety of customers and staff. Many local governments have announced suspension of work and classes for July 11, prompting retailers to provide updates on their services.

Costco stores across Taiwan are operating as usual, with ample stock available. The company advises members to shop based on weather conditions and personal needs. Quanlian and its affiliated stores are evaluating their operating hours based on wind and rain intensity, prioritizing employee safety. Quanlian's "Shi Shi Da" delivery service will suspend operations in areas where work or classes are suspended, and stores may close independently if severe weather persists even without official closures.

Other retailers like RT-Mart and Le Jia Kang are maintaining operations, but their delivery and online shopping services will be suspended in areas with official closures. FamilyMart is adjusting hours in certain regions, with stores north of Hsinchu and in Yilan expected to resume operations at 3:00 PM, while stores south of Miaoli will operate normally. Ai Mai stores will have varying schedules: the Jucheng store is closed for the day, the Hualien store will open late at 12:00 PM, and other branches will operate normally, subject to weather-related adjustments.