But businesses selling clothes, books, music, antiques, homewares and more have been given the the green light to reopen, paving the way for the return of some very popular spots.
Here are 10 independent outfits people in Sheffield have longed to see reopen in recent months.
1. Atkinsons
Atkinsons has been trading since 1872 and is Sheffield's last surviving independent department store - it is now back open on The Moor with social distancing measures in place. Photo: Dean Atkins
2. Bear Tree Records
Joe Blanchard, owner of Bear Tree Records in The Forum, is pictured - the shop has helped to spearhead the city's vinyl revival in recent years. It is open again, but browsing has been suspended for the time being - the counter has been moved to the entrance for enquiries, orders, purchases and collections. Picture: Dean Atkins. Photo: Dean Atkins
3. Beer Central
Beer Central, a bottle shop inside the Moor Market, is back open alongside other stalls in the building. It stocks plenty of Sheffield-made ales and can be found on the row of retail units close to the entrance from The Moor. Photo: Alex Moore
4. Cow
Prime vintage clothing destination Cow, on West Street, has welcomed customers to its shop again. All its stock has been sanitised. Photo: JPIMedia