First look inside Blackpool's Debenhams store as shops across the town reopen for businessFirst look inside Blackpool's Debenhams store as shops across the town reopen for business
First look inside Blackpool's Debenhams store as shops across the town reopen for business

First look inside Blackpool's Debenhams store as shops across the town reopen for business

After almost three months of lockdown, and a huge amount of work, some of Blackpool's non-essential stores have welcomed shoppers back this morning.
By Colin Ainscough
Published 15th Jun 2020, 12:30 BST
Updated 15th Jun 2020, 12:52 BST

As shoppers queued outside buinesses throughout the town, staff at Debenhams took some time out of their busy first day back to show us around the store.

Debenhams store manager Shelley Wilding, said: "We have introduced a number of measure to adhere to Government guidelines including two metre self-distancing signs and entry and exit to the store is one-way.

"We have also extended the spaces at the tills and any item that is returned to us goes into quarantine for 72 hours before it can be put back on the shelves.

"All of the concessions are guidance only and people are unable to test make-up and perfume but staff will be happy to help with guidance."

Store manager Shelley Oliver, was ready to welcome shoppers this morning

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Store manager Shelley Oliver, was ready to welcome shoppers this morning

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The barriers at the usually open in door entrance to the store will be a new sight for those visiting.

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The barriers at the usually open in door entrance to the store will be a new sight for those visiting.

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Laura Scott from Debenhams, wearing personal protective equipment.

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Laura Scott from Debenhams, wearing personal protective equipment.

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Social distancing markers can be seen across the store.

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Social distancing markers can be seen across the store.

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Signage is also visible across the various departments.

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Signage is also visible across the various departments.

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Staff are trained and ready to help shoppers.

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Staff are trained and ready to help shoppers.

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