Dobbies Garden Centres has confirmed it is reopening its 54 stores in England this week.
Following updated guidance from the UK Government that garden centres may open Dobbies will be reopening stores on Wednesday, May 13 including its Liverpool branch.
Once open, there will be a number of safety measures in place to ensure both staff and customers are safe these include:
- A limited number of customers will be allowed in at one time and a queuing system will be in operation outside the stores.
- Two metre markers will be in place to help maintain social distancing.
- Hand sanitising and trolley cleaning stations will be available at all store entrances.
- Protective screens have been installed at tills.
- Customers will be asked to pay with card or contactless.
Whilst the restaurants and soft plays will remain temporarily closed, Dobbies will offer a takeaway menu including hot and cold drinks, soups, toasties, panini and selected bakery items from Friday, May 15.
Graeme Jenkins, CEO of Dobbies, said: “We have taken care to ensure we are following guidance provided by the Government, British Retail Consortium and Horticultural Trade Association to reopen responsibly.
“Our team is well prepared, social distancing measures are in place and we look forward to welcoming customers back into our Liverpool store and across England.
“I would like to thank our team members and customers for their understanding during these uncertain times.”
Stores opening include Speke, Southport, Altrincham and Preston.
