B&M reopens 49 more stores across the UK

29 May 2020, 11:02 | Updated: 29 May 2020, 11:06

B&M are opening 49 more stores. Picture: Getty

The retailer has reopened 49 of their stores, which will join the 660 that have remained open during lockdown.

B&M are reopening 49 more of their stores across the UK, which had been temporarily closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

As the discount retailer sells food and medicine, it was classed as essential and allowed to continue trading during lockdown. It kept 660 branches open throughout this time, but many others based in shopping centres and small high streets shut up shop.

B&M have been allowed to remain open during lockdown. Picture: Getty

B&M hasn't disclosed which stores are reopening, but the chain has said that they have measures in place to ensure that they are safe for customers and staff.

These include screened checkouts, distanced queuing, and a "frequent cleaning regime".

Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced that non-essential shops would be allowed to reopen in June as part of his phased easing of lockdown.

B&M is introducing measures to keep staff and shoppers safe. Picture: Getty

Speaking at the daily press conference on 25 May, he said: "I want to give the retail sector notice of our intentions to reopen shops, so they too can get ready.

"So I can announce that it is our intention to allow outdoor markets to reopen from June 1, subject to all premises being made Covid-secure, as well as car showrooms, which often have significant outdoor space and where it is generally easier to apply social distancing.