HIGH streets across England will take a huge step to ending lockdown when six in ten of our best-known stores reopen on Monday.
In the surest sign Britain is starting to bounce back, many will lift their shutters for the first time since March to entice shoppers with sales and special deals.
It comes after HOAR launched our Bounce Back Britain campaign to help put people, communities and businesses back on track.
But while there will be some great deals out there, don’t expect Black Friday-style mega-offers.
Many stores have still been able to sell stock through the internet, and non-seasonal items can be sold at a later date.
Bosses are also keen to avoid stampedes seen at big events such as the Boxing Day sales.
John Lewis, for example, is not holding a reopening sale but will run an annual clearance which usually runs in June each year.
Major retailers such as Primark, River Island, JD Sports and Sports Direct are among 3,112 of 5,182 shops that will take advantage of the Government’s lockdown relaxation.
All stores have said they will follow strict government guidelines. Shoppers as well as staff will be offered hand sanitisers and there will be perspex “sneeze screens” placed around tills.
Customers can also expect social distancing measures, with limits on the number of people allowed in stores.
Some retailers such as John Lewis and Hobbycraft are sending videos to registered customers giving them an idea of what to expect. All clothes outlets are keeping changing rooms closed, and Next will keep returned items in quarantine for 72 hours before they are returned to display.
Dixons Carphone chief operating officer Mark Allsop, who is overseeing the opening of around half of the Currys PC World branches, said: “We’re pleased to be opening our stores slowly and safely across the UK and Ireland.
“We will maintain extreme vigilance, constantly reviewing and improving our approach to safety in an ever-changing situation.”
So what can you expect to find in store on Monday?
Here, we reveal some of the best bargains on offer.
M&S
M&S Collection Block Heel Court Shoes
Were: £25
Now: £12
Save: £13
M&S Collection Striped V-Neck Jumper
Was: £25
Now: £12
Save: £13
Per Una Floral ¾ Sleeve Belted Jumpsuit
Was: £75
Now: £37.50
Save: £37.50
M&S Collection Geometric Split Front Midi Skirt
Was: £25
Now: £12
Save: £13
M&S Collection Chiffon Floral Mini Swing Dress
Was: £29.50
Now: £14.50
Save: £15
CURRYS PC WORLD
LG OLED 55in Smart 4K Ultra HD with Google Assistant
Was: £1,399.99
Now: £1,299
Save: £100.99
KENWOOD K30CSS14 Combination Microwave
Was: £180
Now: £150
Save: £30
LG PK7 XBOOM Go Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Was: £139
Now: £119
Save: £20
RIVER ISLAND
Asymmetric silk-look top
Was: £36
Now: £25
Save £11
Black Dress
Was: £50
Now: £15
Save: £35
White Dress
Was: £40
Now: £12
Save: £28
Flower print blouse
Was: £32
Now: £10
Save: £22
Men’s palm shirt
Was: £26
Now: £12
Save: £14
FRAGRANCE STORE
Davidoff Coolwater Spray 125ml
Was: £54
Now: £29
Save: £25
Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo 50ml
Was: £49.50
Now: £33
Save: £16.50
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male 125ml
Was: £71
Now: £55
Save: £16
PERFUME SHOP
CK One EDT 200ml
Was: £59
Sale: £23.99
Saving: £35.01
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Lucky
Was: £98.50
Sale: £48.99
Saving: £49.51
HALFORDS
Halfords Advanced 175- Piece Socket/Spanner Set
Was: £250
Now: £200
Saving: £50
Halfords 3-Drawer Metal Portable Chest
Was: £37.50
Now: £30
Saving £7.50
BLACKS
Berghaus Women’s Stormcloud Waterproof Jacket
Was: £110
Now: £82.50
Saving: £27.50
Peter Storm Men’s Pennine Jacket
Was: £100
Now: £55
Saving: £45
MILLETS
Eurohike Peak Folding Chair
Was: £18
Now: £9
Saving: £9
Eurohike Flocked Double Airbed
Was: £30
Now: £10
Saving: £20
SPORTS DIRECT
Adidas Man Utd Jersey
RRP: £64.99
Sale: £35
Saving: £29.99
NHS staff price: £17.50
Calvin Klein Taped Swim Shorts
RRP: £44.99
Sale: £28
Saving: £16.99
NHS staff price: £14
Asics GT-Xpress Running Shoes
RRP: £119.99 Sale: £70
Saving: £49.99
NHS staff price: £35
Adidas Predator Astro Turf Football Boots
RRP: £44.99 Sale: £32
Saving: £12.99
NHS staff price: £16
Nike Air Max Ivo Trainers
RRP: £99 Sale: £75
Saving: £24
NHS staff price: £37.50
RICHER SOUNDS
Marantz TT5005 turntable
Was: £119 Now: £99
Saving: £20
JBL Xtreme 2 Black Portable Bluetooth speaker
RRP: £279 Now: £189
Saving: £90
Sonos Playbar TV soundbar
RRP: £699 Now: £499
Saving: £200
Samsung QE55Q90R 55in QLED TV
Was: £1,299
Now: £1,199
Saving: £100
TOPSHOP
Raglan T-Shirt
Was: £8
Sale: £6.40
Saving: £1.60
Pepper Leather Sandals
Were: £56
Sale: £44.80
Saving: £11.20
Daisy Print Wide Bucket Hat
Was: £16
Sale: £12.80
Saving: £3.20
Daisy Pink Cage Cross Body Bag
Was: £32.99
Sale: £26.39
Saving: £6.60
Bleach Tie Dye Mom Jeans
Were: £39.99
Sale: £31.99
Saving: £8
LAKELAND
Lakeland Jug Soup Maker
Was: £79.99
Now: £49.99
Saving: £30
