HOME Bargains shoppers are still be able to buy food and essentials from the discount store during lockdown.
The coronavirus shutdown has forced non-essential shops to close, but Home Bargains is allowed to remain open as it sells essentials such as food and toilet roll.
On January 4, Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered Brits to stay at home, while schools have shut until the February half term.
The closures will leave many of us relying on online retailers to get our hands on products, such as clothes, electricals and furniture.
Meanwhile, essential shops such as supermarkets are allowed to stay open.
As Home Bargains sells food, toiletries and medicines similar to B&M, it falls under the category of shops that can stay open.
The retailer has remained open to shoppers throughout the pandemic and the two previous lockdowns – and has confirmed it’s open as usual now too.
What time is Home Bargains open?
Home Bargains stores are typically open 8am to 8pm every day, but opening times can vary so make sure you double-check this in advance.
The retailer has 500 shops across the UK. Customers can find their nearest store by checking its online store finder tool.
Home Bargains is prioritising the first opening hour for vulnerable and elderly customers, so keep this in mind before heading down.
This is happening every day until further notice.
What safety measures are in place?
To keep customers and workers staff, Home Bargains has introduced a string of safety measures including plastic screens at tills.
It’s also limiting the number of customers permitted into each store at any one time.
If a store reaches its limit, a staff member will ask you to queue outside until there’s space.
Home Bargains is also urging customers to shop alone wherever possible and to pay by card, although cash payments are still accepted.
It’s also rolled out sanitising stations to all stores to allow you to sanitise your hands and the handles of your baskets and trolleys.
Can I order from Home Bargains online?
Yes, products are available to order from the Home Bargains website for home delivery as normal.
Home Bargains charges £3.49 to deliver small items or £7.99 for large products.
If you spend more than £50, you’ll get the items delivered for free.
The retailer has temporarily removed its click and collect service, and it’s not clear when it’ll return.
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The tighter restrictions come as the spread of the new strain of COVID-19 has led to “rapidly escalating case numbers across the country”.
