Both The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and The Trade Union USDAW have issued new social distancing guidelines for stores as they prepare to reopen post lockdown. This could mean not being able to try clothes for size as shops have been asked to consider closing changing rooms or maintain a staff presence to monitor social distancing.
Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the BRC, commented: “the safety and wellbeing of retail colleagues and customers remains the highest priority. Retailers are closely following developments from the Government on when restrictions might be eased and are starting to plan accordingly.”
“Since the lockdown, many retailers have proved how shops can be run safely and effectively in line with the Government’s social distancing advice. This guidance is the product of retail’s incredible efforts to adapt to exceptional circumstances.”
