Staff are going all out to welcome customers back as Covid lockdown eases in England and Wales
At Hamleys they are unboxing the teddies, vacuuming the Frozen castle and practising dance routines. John Lewis is cleaning its fitting rooms and beauty counters, while Debenhams is preparing for its closing down sale.
After at least 15 weeks of lockdown – more in many parts of the UK – high streets are preparing to reopen on Monday. Retailers in England and Wales are hoping to lure shoppers away from the internet and out of their homes with entertainment, children’s parties, services such as personal styling advice for adults and professional shoe fitting for children – and some hefty discounts.
