NYC Bedbugs Claim Another Victim: Flagship Nike Store

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Nike's flagship store on East 57th Street became the latest victim of New York City's bedbug crisis. The New York Post reports that the sneaker company closed its popular Manhattan Niketown Saturday when bedbugs were discovered.



Nike said it hopes to reopen the store as soon as possible.

"Our primary concern is the well being of our consumers and sales associates," Nike said in a statement. "We are taking all proper steps to eradicate the problem and we expect the store to reopen shortly."

Numerous New York City stores have closed down due to bedbugs. Bedbugs are parasitic insects that feed on human blood. Once a location is infested, it is notoriously difficult to eradicate the community of bedbugs.



The Manhattan Niketown is a popular location for shoppers, tourists and NBA players upon annual trips to Madison Square Garden to play the Knicks. The store is near the Plaza Hotel just south of Central Park.

 

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