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Jun 2020
Last Updated: 04/06/2020
Debenhams to reopen Harrogate store as lockdown eases
National chain Debenhams has announced it will reopen as lockdown is eased. The future of the store in Harrogate was thrown into doubt in April after the company filed for administration.
Debenhams will reopen its Harrogate store on June 15 as retailers in the town centre gear up to bounce back after lockdown is eased.
The department store is preparing to open 50 of its outlets across the UK with strict social distancing measures in place.
Non-essential stores, such as clothing shops and electronic outlets, will be allowed to reopen as of June 15 as lockdown restrictions are relaxed further.
It comes as the future of Debenhams store in Parliament Street was thrown into doubt after the company filed for administration back in April.
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Now, the store will reopen with Perspex shields at tills and PPE in place for staff as part of social distancing guidelines.
Steven Cook, chief executive of Debenhams, said the company was looking forward to opening again:
”We are delighted to be welcoming customers back to our stores in the coming weeks.
“From the installation of perspex screens at till points to the roll-out of social distancing procedures and PPE, we have been working hard to ensure our colleagues and customers can work and shop with confidence.
“Our reopening plans follow the successful conclusion of lease negotiations on 120 stores, meaning that the vast majority of our stores will be reopening."
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