Following Boris Johnson's announcement that non-essential shops can reopen from June 15, Primark has confirmed when it plans to reopen its stores.
The popular UK fashion chain has said that it wants to reopen all 281 of its English stores by June 15 - which should include those in Greater Manchester.
Shops in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to open by the end of June.
In a statement to shoppers, Associated British Foods (ABF), said: "As European governments have begun to ease restrictions on clothing retailing we have been able to reopen stores.
"Safety has been our highest priority in our detailed preparations to welcome our customers and employees back to stores. We are following government safety advice in all markets.
"Importantly, we will apply the valuable experience gained from more than 100 stores which are already open as we open the remainder of our estate, including stores across the UK.
"Social distancing protocols, hand sanitiser stations, perspex screens at tills and additional cleaning of high frequency touch points in the store are among the measures we are implementing.
"These measures are designed to safeguard the health and wellbeing of everyone in store and to instil confidence in the store environment. Feedback from customers and employees in those markets where the stores are open has been positive."
