Now that the country has reached Step 2 of the Government’s roadmap to normality beginning today (April 12), high street brands are taking advantage by extending their opening hours and some offering discounts as a way to welcome back members of the public in their premises.
Long queues had also formed outside popular retail stores like Primark and Debenhams even before the doors were open to customers.
Here are some of the pictures captured by The Star photographer Chris Etchells today.
1. Debenhams, The Moor
Debenhams sees a long queue outside its store before it reopens Photo: Chris Etchells
2. The Moor
Visitors throng The Moor as non-essential shops and F&B business reopen. Photo: Chris Etchells
3. The Moor
Covid safety rules still apply despite the easing of lockdown. Photo: Chris Etchells
4. Primark, The Moor
Long queues are formed outside popular fast fashion retail chain, Primark Photo: Chris Etchells