Debenhams names 50 out of 100 stores reopening in England on June 15

DEBENHAMS has today named the 50 stores in England it plans to reopen on June 15 when non-essential retailers are allowed to open their doors once more.

It says its remaining stores in England will then follow later in the week.

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Debenhams has revealed the 50 stores in England it plans to reopen from June 15[/caption]

Its Northern Ireland flagship store in Belfast will, however, open first on June 8 with its two remaining stores in Northern Ireland opening shortly after.

The department store chain adds that stores in Scotland and Wales will reopen once government restrictions allow.

Reopened stores will follow strict social distancing and hygiene procedures with perspex screens installed at tills and PPE for staff.

Steven Cook, managing director of Debenhams, said: “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.

“Our reopening plans follow the successful conclusion of lease negotiations on 120 stores, meaning that the vast majority of our stores will be reopening.”