Wickes to reopen Leeds store as part of 'trial run'

Wickes will be reopening in Pudsey after closing due to lockdown restrictions.

The Pudsey store, located just off the A6110, will be open to the public on Thursday, April 30.

The store will be the only store in Yorkshire to reopen.

It is part of a 'trial' to make sure all staff and customers will be safe if stores reopen.

The company has introduced strict social distancing measures in place to protect colleagues and customers.

Each of the stores will limit the number of customers in the shop at any one time.

Clear signage and floor markers will advise customers to keep two metres apart.

Perspex screens have been installed at the tills and service stations.

Staff on the shop floor will be using PPE.

The stores will only accept card and contactless payments.

Refunds will not be available.

In addition to the new social distancing measures, the trial stores will operate shorter opening hours on Monday to Saturday, opening at 7.00am and closing at 6.00pm.

Sunday reverting to the trading hours of 10.00am to 4.00pm.