Primark ‘to extend opening hours’ when it reopens next week

Primark is set to extend opening hours when non-essential retail reopens next week.

Boris Johnson confirmed yesterday that stage two of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown would go ahead as planned next Monday.

This means non-essential retail, as well as pubs restaurants and bars with outdoor seating areas, can finally reopen on April 12th.

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It’s expected that huge queues will be seen at stores up and down the country, so Primark is urging shoppers to ‘keep up the support and spirit’ they showed last year when stores reopened.

To help spread out the time people can shop at its stores, the budget retailer reportedly plans to open for two extra hours a day – typically one hour earlier and one hour later – during the first week of trading.

According to reports, Primark has said that it plans to offer extended opening hours across its stores in England and Wales to help spread out demand, meaning customers can shop safely.

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The exact times will vary at different stores, so it’s best to check with your local branch beforehand.

Primark’s chief executive, Paul Marchant, said: “It’s great to be back.

“Our stores are fully stocked with fresh new season fashion, all at Primark’s famous amazing prices.

“Between our great value, everyday must-haves and hot new season trend collections, we’ve got everything our customers have been waiting for.”