But the COVID-19 retail environment still appears murky, at least locally. The Shoppes at Grand Prairie lost one of its major tenants Saturday, when H&M closed for good. Grand Prairie Marketing Director Megan Otto confirmed the closing. H&M is a Sweden-based chain that specializes in fast fashion — mass-produced replicas of high-fashion designs. It operates in 74 countries. The Peoria outlet opened about five years ago. Brick-and-mortar shopping was not in the greatest of shape even before the coronavirus pandemic struck. Non-essential retailers have been hit particularly hard by the pande...