This is when The Works is to begin reopening stores

Books and art supply retailer The Works is to begin reopening its English stores next week.
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The firm, chaired by former Huddersfield Town owner Dean Hoyle, said all of its 465 stores across England, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will resume trading next week and will look to re-open its remaining stores in Scotland and Wales as soon as possible thereafter.

Social distancing protocols such as limiting the number of customers in store and providing floor stickers to highlight the social distancing rules, as well as the installation of perspex screens at till points and providing cleaning stations, encouraging regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitiser have been implemented.

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The chain has enjoyed strong online sales during lockdown, up more than three times compared to the equivalent period last year, leading to online fulfilment capacity being expanded in the short-term to help satisfy increased sales volumes.

Chairman Dean HoyleChairman Dean Hoyle
Chairman Dean Hoyle

The Works also announced that Stephen Alldridge has joined the company on an interim basis as CFO to cover for Rosie Fordham who will be taking maternity leave. Stephen, who qualified as a chartered accountant with EY, has over 20 years' experience of working in retail, most recently as CFO of Bonmarché Holdings plc.