Primark’s eight big rule changes that start from today

Primark is officially open for the first time since March, and the chain has implemented some strict hygiene rules to keep staff and shoppers safe. 

Primark has shared the details of eight key changes to the store that customers should be aware of ahead of their shop. 

The Manchester store opened its doors this morning and saw floods of people queuing outside, safely on the social distancing markers. 

The new rules to shopping are: 

1. Security

Each store has added extra security staff that will be helping organise queuing systems and keeping people at safe distances. 

2. Warning Signs

Throughout the shop, and on the floor inside and outside, there will be new signs explaining the rules.

3. Emptier Aisles 

The number of customers allowed in the store at any one time will be massively reduced from normal, to help people remain at safe distance. 

4. Tills Closed 

Only every other till will be open to give staff the room to be socially distant behind the counter and from the customers.

5. PPE

All staff will be provided with PPE if they choose to wear it. 

6. Sanitiser 

At the front of every store will be hand sanitiser points so customers can wash their hands as they arrive.

7. Screens 

To protect workers from customers and vice versa, perspex screens have been put up at till points. 

8. Cleaners

There will be more cleaners than usual throughout the day, focussing on cleaning touchpoints including tills, escalators and lifts. They will also do extra cleaning of staff areas.