Primark has confirmed when it will be reopening its stores in England when lockdown ends.
The Budget retailer will be trading again from Wednesday, December 2, while some of its stores will mark the occasion by staying open for a marathon shop.
It then plans to extend opening hours in all of its 153 stores in England in the run-up to Christmas.
Primark stores located in retail parks and major shopping centres will trade until 10pm at a minimum, with some stores trading as late as midnight.
Eleven stores will open from 7am on Wednesday, December 2, right through until closing time on Thursday, December 3.
Primark CEO Paul Marchant said: “We are delighted to re-open our stores in England on December 2, with longer shopping hours to give our customers more time to safely do their festive shopping.
"We have everything this season that our customers expect from Primark, including our famous Christmas jumpers, festive pyjamas and much, much more.
"All of our extensive safety measures remain in place to help ensure shopping at Primark is an enjoyable, safe experience for everyone.”
Primark will trade in the following stores from 7am on Wednesday until normal closing time on Thursday:
- Trafford
- York Monks Cross
- Leeds White Rose
- Bluewater
- Lakeside
- Birmingham Fort
- Meadowhall
- Stratford
- White City
- Charlton
- Gateshead Metrocentre
