Myer Charlestown likely to reopen by end of week

Shoppers could be returning to Hunter department stores sooner than initially anticipated, with news of Myer reopening further stores.

The Newcastle Herald understands that Myer will trial the opening of a further nine stores from this Friday, including Charlestown, with customer and employee safety a top priority.

This would be in addition to seven trial stores that have already opened in NSW.

Online shopping facilities will remain open for those who cannot make it to a store.

While the store doors could open, some services may be off the table for the moment, including beauty appointments, intimate apparel fittings, suit fittings, and shoe fittings.

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