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Kelley Price & Sophie Law

Tesco and Asda confirm rules on buying non-essential items in Scotland's third lockdown

Supermarket shoppers will still be able to pick up non-essential items such as clothing during Scotland's strict lockdown.

Tesco and Asda will continue to sell electrical products, TVs and gym gear despite some stores blocking off aisles and upper levels during the previous full lockdown.

Supermarkets across the country received backlash last month after closing access to non-essential aisles selling non-food products, Teeside Live reports.

Tesco confirmed it is following current guidance in Scotland which states that only essential retail will be able to remain open providing they ensure the safety of customers and staff.

Tesco and Asda will be able to sell non-essential items (Getty Images)

Its general merchandise and clothing departments will stay open and customers will be able to pick those items up during their essential visits.

Asda has also said it has not made any changes in its stores regarding the sale of non-essential items.

Its supermarkets will continue to sell non-food items and clothing, however the restrictions have meant its standalone Asda Living and George stores have all closed temporarily.

It comes as B&M, Home Bargains, The Range, Poundland and Wilko are staying open in Scotland during the latest lockdown.

The homeware stores were given the green light to continue trading as they sell items considered 'essential', including food and personal care items.

Non-essential shops in Scotland have been forced to shut as millions are urged to stay at home in a bid to stop the spread of the virus.

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