Another Matalan store in Liverpool is set to reopen from today.
After weeks of closure due to the coronavirus, the retailer began reopening stores last week.
The Southport store was amongst 12 that were reopened for business on May 18, with social distancing measures in place.
Now, the Switch Island store is set to open its doors again from today.
The retailer decided to reopen stores after the government guidance changed earlier this month, to include "homeware" as essential retail.
Matalan said it carried out “rigorous in-store testing and consultation with industry bodies” before opening the stores.
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When asked yesterday about the reopening of more stores in Liverpool, a spokesperson for Matalan said: “It looks like Switch Island which is known as the Sefton store should be opening tomorrow.”
The spokesperson added that no other store openings are yet confirmed for Merseyside.
Matalan has made a number of changes instore to help keep staff and customers safe, and prevent the spread of coronavirus. These include:
- Reducing the number of customers allowed in store
- Changing store layouts to create more space to shop
- Using floor markers to help people keep their distance
- Providing hand sanitizer and cleaning products for trolleys and baskets
- Providing staff with PPE
- Training staff to support social distancing
- Temporarily closing changing rooms, cafes, toilets and baby nurturing rooms
