Halfords is set to reopen five stores in Scotland for the first time during lockdown.
Bosses said they are opening its doors to the public again after seeing a surge in bike sales as commuters avoid public transport.
The five Scottish branches reopening are Edinburgh, Dundee, Inverness, Stirling and Hamilton.
The bike and car parts retailer is bringing back 53 stores across the UK after a successful social distancing trial and will be the first time shoppers will be allowed in store since lockdown started in March.
The stores spread across the country will allow a limited number of shoppers through its doors under a model bosses want to call “Retail Lite”.
New rules include reduced customers, queuing marshals, safety notices and floor markings, 'sneeze screen' visors for staff and instructions to customers not to handle or try on products.
Halfords has been allowed to remain open throughout the global pandemic, as bike shops were classed as an “essential” business.
The retail giant has been operating 335 of its 446 retail shops under an employee-only model, meaning customers have have been placing orders with Halfords staff outside the front of the store.
Chief executive Graham Stapleton said: “There has been a big surge in demand for our bike products and services as people have taken to cycling during the lockdown, both for commuting and for fun.
“We are also anticipating a similar level of demand for our motoring products and services in the coming days, as people begin to use vehicles again that in some cases will have been off the road for many weeks.”
Scottish stores reopening:
Dundee
Edinburgh – Straiton
Hamilton
Inverness
Stirling
