Debenhams to reopen NI stores. Here is when they are due to open

Three stories in NI, including Rushmere, Belfast and Newry, are to reopen next week.

Preparations for their reopening are underway with their flagship Belfast store, Rushmere in Craigavon and their store in Newry opening first on June 8.

Debenhams’ two remaining stores at Foyleside and Ballymena will open shortly thereafter.

A further 50 stores will reopen in England on 15th June, with the rest to follow later in the week.

Preparations for reopening are well under way, with strict social distancing and hygiene procedures being implemented across all stores in adherence with the latest Government guidance and instruction.

Stores in Scotland and Wales will reopen once government restrictions allow.

Steven Cook, Managing Director, Debenhams, said: “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.”

Ahead of reopening, Debenhams’ customers will continue to be able to shop online through www.debenhams.com and www.debenhams.ie.

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