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High street retailers and department stores, including book shops, electronics retailers, tailors, auction houses, photography studios, indoor markets, and shops selling clothes, shoes and toys, will be allowed to open their doors again provided they follow the COVID-19 secure guidelines set out by the government in May.
Retailers will need to take certain steps to protect customers and staff, including limiting the number of customers allowed inside at one time, placing protective coverings on large items such as sofas which may be touched by passing shoppers, and frequently checking and cleaning objects and surfaces.
Employers should also display a notice visibly in their shop windows or outside their store to show their employees, customers and other visitors that they have followed this guidance.
Businesses should only reopen once they have completed a risk assessment, in consultation with trade union representatives or workers, and are confident they are managing the risks. They must have taken the necessary steps to become COVID-19 secure in line with current Health and Safety legislation
In the meantime, hairdressers, nail bars and beauty salons, and the hospitality sector remain closed, because the risk of transmission in these environments is higher where long periods of person to person contact is required. The BBPA are among those calling for clarity on re-opening plans for pubs, including those with outside spaces which are may be able to re-open from 22 June.
Hope for Zoos
Finally, amid growing concern over zoos and similar establishments, it has been widely reported in national press (including the BBC) that the Government will make an announcement later today that outdoor attractions will be allowed to re-open from 15 June subject to compliance with social distancing rules.
See:
https://www.instituteoflicensing.org/news/pubs-call-for-clarity-over-reopening-plans/