Three of Debenham’s stores with street access have opened in Northern Ireland (June 8), including its Belfast flagship. The two remaining stores in Northern Ireland are preparing to reopen soon. In England, 50 stores will reopen next week on June 15, with more openings later in the week. Stores in Scotland and Wales will reopen once government restrictions allow.
“Our reopening plans follow the successful conclusion of lease negotiations on 120 stores, meaning that the vast majority of our stores will be reopening,” confirmed Steven Cook, managing director of Debenhams.
Steve also confirmed that stores are opening with strict social distancing and hygiene procedures in place, stating: “We are delighted to be welcoming customers back to our stores in the coming weeks. From the installation of perspex screens at till points to the roll-out of social distancing procedures and PPE, we have been working hard to ensure our colleagues and customers can work and shop with confidence.”
Top: Debenhams has issued a list of stores that are reopening in Northern Ireland and England this month. These include Stevenage (pictured).
