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How Covid-19 Impacted Local Businesses NACHIKET KERAI Business Manager
Two businesses that are very important to Cupertino High School students have either closed or are closing in the near future. The Kebab Shop, a middle eastern restaurant chain at Mainstreet Cupertino, closed at the beginning of the pandemic and has not opened since. The Target located at Main Street Cupertino is closing within the next month and a half.
The Target at Mainstreet Cupertino is set to close on June 26th. While Target was not negatively impacted by the pandemic, in fact Target experienced record growth, plans to expand in other areas in Cupertino and the proximity to another store on Stevens Creek led to the Main Street Target’s future closing. This spot is somewhat sentimental to CHS students. The store was a hub for students to meet during lunch time, a place to buy food, and a general hangout area. Sujay Mehta, a junior at CHS, reflected about the Cupertino Target, “The Mainstreet Target is an important part of Cupertino Culture, it is an important place where students and nearby residents could access”. CHS students and residents nearby the store will be definitely affected. Residents and students will have to access the Target which is further down Stevens Creek.
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Despite the timing, these businesses are not closing due to the pandemic.
