Next, the UK-based fashion retailer, has decided to resume its e-commerce website for the customers.
The retailer was among the few which temporarily shut their services both online and offline following the Government’s Coronavirus lockdown. The shutdown of stores and its warehouse and distribution centres was over the health concerns of the staff.
With new safety measures and one-way systems and new walkway at the warehouse, the retailer has planned to resume its operations.
The new safety measures have support of Union of Retail Workers (Usdaw) and ensure that strict social distancing is maintained.
Moreover, more than 3,000 staff members have volunteered to join the work. The re-launch will have certain norms like initially the retailer will be offering only a small range with limits on the purchase quantity. This is to ensure that the safety of workers is maintained.
The website will start accepting the orders soon; however, no fixed date has been announced yet.
“The response to this suggests people want a return to normality, not just a return to work. Non-essential retailers have been told that they can continue to operate online,” informed an industry spokesperson.
The Next website is still open and allows the shoppers to browse for the products; however they are greeted with a warning that they will not be able to place any orders for now.
