Leeds Homebase store one of 20 shops to reopen across UK

The Leeds Moor Allerton store opened up to the public on Saturday, April 25.

It will be open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

On Sundays it will be open from 10am to 4pm.

Sheffield Chesterfield Road is the only other Yorkshire store to open.

The Hull, Harrogate, Selby and Sheffield Drakehouse stores are open as collection and counter service only.

Damian McGloughlin, CEO, said: "In March, Homebase was classified as an essential retailer by the government, meaning that our stores could continue trading.

"However, with the safety of our customers and teams as our first priority, we took the decision to temporarily close our stores and operate online only.

"We have taken this time to carefully review and make a large number of changes to our operations in preparation for a safe, phased reopening, in line with government guidance on social distancing.

"On Saturday, April 25, we will be trialling the opening of 20 stores, with strict controls in place to ensure shopping is safe for everyone.

"Our remaining stores in the UK will continue to offer a collection and counter service.

"I want to say a massive thank you again to our teams right across the country who have been working so hard during this challenging time, and to our customers for the huge support and understanding shown by so many."

Safety measures such as Perspex screens at tills and guidelines on the floor to maintain social distancing have been introduced.

The store will be accepting card payments only.

Reserve & Collect is not available at this time.

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