Now, almost three months on, the shopping village is welcoming back visitors as lockdown restrictions are eased.
A spokesman for Affinity Lancashire, said: “We look forward to welcoming customers back to Affinity Lancashire. We are following government guidelines to keep staff and visitors safe, and to support the national efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.
“We have made many changes to give our customers peace of mind. These include the introduction of floor markers and information posters around the outlet to guide customers and employees. Hand sanitising points have also been installed and we ask all visitors and staff to please follow the guidelines provided and use the sanitising stations regularly to maintain good hygiene. We also encourage customers to wear face coverings, if possible.
“Before visiting the outlet, we recommend that customers check the Affinity Outlets website and retailers’ social media channels to see which stores are open as opening times may vary.
“We would like to thank the public for their support, patience and co-operation during this time, as well as our brilliant site teams who continue to serve the community.”
Today, we had a look around the GAP Outlet, to see what the shopping experience looks like in these changing times:
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Changing rooms are closed, but the store has extended it's returns policy should you have any problems.