Homebase will reopen 20 of its stores on Saturday, the retailer said.
The DIY chain has had shops shuttered since March in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The stores still operated a for click and collect purposes, but customers found problems as with its website struggling to keep up with demand and customers experiencing delay.
But that's set to change, with people allowed back into some stores this weekend and many more to reopen if the trial proves a success.
Homebase chief executive Damian McGloughlin said: "With the safety of our customers and teams as our first priority, we took the decision to temporarily close our stores and operate online only.
"We have taken this time to carefully review and make a large number of changes to our operations in preparation for a safe, phased reopening, in line with Government guidance on social distancing."
And that means the doors can now reopen.
"We will be trialling the opening of 20 stores, with strict controls in place to ensure shopping is safe for everyone.
"Our remaining stores in the UK will continue to offer a collection and counter service."
These are the stores reopening on Saturday:
- Hamilton
- Edinburgh
- Altrincham
- Telford
- Sheffield Chesterfield Road
- Leeds
- Worcester
- Rugby
- Newmarket
- Norwich Sprowston
- Bridgend
- Haverford West
- St Albans
- Bracknell
- Streatham Vale
- Basildon
- Haringey
- Folkstone
- Orpington
