Each retailer may have their own rules and guidelines that they must follow – including the number of people allowed to enter at a time – so be sure to check them out before entering. Plan B rules were introduced on December 8 to curb the new Omicron covid variant as it spread rapidly across the country. Lockdown rules across England have changed, meaning people can now travel more easily – without having to prove an important reason to leave home. It`s not just street shops that are changing the rules on masks in light of today`s news, supermarkets also need to decide what they want to enforce. Speaking of supermarkets, some like Sainsbury`s and Morrisons have introduced Valentine`s Day food deals for couples that are already available for purchase. Monday (17. May), lockdown rules were lifted again and bars, restaurants and pubs were allowed to welcome customers back. As with supermarkets, shoppers in these stores must follow rules to contain the spread of Covid-19 to ensure the safety of other customers and staff. However, like supermarkets, they have strict rules to control the spread of the coronavirus and ensure the safety of customers and employees. All shoppers must continue to wear masks (unless they are exempt) and follow the rules applicable for each store, reports the MEN.
Several supermarkets have said that masks must be worn unless shoppers are medically exempted – but what are the rules in other stores? But business owners have a duty of care under health and safety laws to protect customers and employees, which means they have the right to enforce their own rules. Again, Matalan`s website still needs to be updated after today`s rule change. They have already advised shoppers to protect employees and customers by wearing a mask. Stores like The Range, Homebase and Home Bargains have new rules – as well as new opening hours for the Easter weekend But the rules have also changed for places like Home Bargains, Primark, IKEA and The Range. The rule of six now applies indoors, which means shoppers can now visit these stores as a group, as long as they follow the rules. Major chains have updated their purchasing rules in light of the latest UK government legislation. The latest rules in England mean that people can now invite friends and family to their gardens and will soon welcome people into their homes. In IKEA`s existing FAQ on its website, the old rules on face masks still need to be updated. When the rules on face masks were abolished last year, B&M announced in July 2021 that customers would not have to wear them if they no longer wanted to. Here are the latest rules that DIY stores like B&Q and Homebase have introduced, as well as discounters like Home Bargains Here are the current rules for Home Bargains, Primark, The Range, IKEA, B&M, Wilko and B&Q. Judging by history, Boots will likely follow the government`s advice that this is no longer a mandatory requirement — and can therefore relax its rules.
However, if you`re planning to visit a B&Q, you need to be aware of the new Covid-19 safety rules that the store – as well as Homebase, Wilko, Wickes and Home Bargains – applied after supermarkets. The store advises customers to wear a face covering and notify an employee if this is not possible. The disinfectant is available to wipe hands and trolly or basket handles, while Tannoy`s regular ads remind customers to wear a face covering. Only 30 people are allowed to enter the stores with outdoor queue systems at the same time. Once inside, customers must stay at least two meters away from employees and other customers and follow the markings on the ground to reach the checkouts. • Try visiting a little earlier in the day or later in the afternoon – this also means fewer queues. B&Q and other hardware stores remain open during the third coronavirus lockdown in England, as it is classified as an indispensable retailer. A B&Q spokesperson said: “As a large retailer, our stores will remain open during the Easter weekend, with the exception of Easter Sunday for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which will be closed in accordance with state regulations.
B&Q is usually open Monday through Saturday until 8pm and Sunday until 4pm, but as opening hours vary from store to store, you can use B&Q`s store search tool to find the hours of your nearby stores. A spokesperson said Homebase “continues to require all customers to wear a mask when shopping with us unless they are medically exempt.” “Of course, it goes without saying that we understand that many want to remain masked, and of course they are free to do so. Our daily newsletter – To receive the latest headlines directly in your inbox every day, type your email in the box above and click Subscribe. • Keep two meters of social distancing inside the store and in the queues outside. We also offer a Click + Collect service as well as a home delivery service via our website. If you need to visit a store, please remember:. You`ll also need to check opening hours before shopping with your local store, as opening hours change during the holidays. “For the safety of other buyers and employees, we ask that you keep a distance of at least 2 m (6 feet) and wear a face covering at all times when shopping with us. We also ask you to pay by contactless card if possible to reduce the risk of contamination.
All showrooms in England and Wales will reopen on 12 April and in Scotland on 26 April. To pick up, go to our Click + Collect point at the front of the store and bring: at the checkouts, customers are welcome to leave their carts in a designated place so that the staff can scan the items. They added: “We are also rolling out more in-store signage that reminds customers of their role in safe shopping for all.” “For the safety of customers and colleagues, we have a number of social distancing measures in our stores. All stores have a designated queue area outside (if necessary) and these have marks every two meters to remind everyone to respect everyone`s personal space. Home Bargains employees will ask customers to queue outside when stores are full and install traffic light systems in busier stores to control numbers. The NHS and carers have priority access, as do disabled and elderly customers. Wilko says, “Face coverings are mandatory in the store for customers and team members unless they are exempt. However, you should know that you should only go to B&Q if it is important corrections or if it is a move home – you can always search online for non-essential things. “They are guided at rush hour at the entrance of the stores by customer commissioners.
Follow Cambridgeshire Live on Facebook – Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join the lively discussions in the comments. Click here to like and follow. If you ask another person to pick up your order, they must present a copy of the order confirmation and their photo ID (passport or photo driver`s license). Chains like Tesco and Sainsbury`s cracked down on offenders last week. Face coverings must be worn in the store, two meters of social distancing are applied, and floor signs lead you to the cash registers where staff scan your purchases in the car.