Next has set out plans to reopen its shops after any easing of lockdown measures.
The fashion retailer will prioritise larger, out-of-town stores, where social distancing can be more easily implemented.
It anticipates that “it will take some time for customers to return to their normal shopping habits.”
As part of its preparations, it is cancelling orders for some products and selecting stock for later in the year.
In a trading statement on Wednesday, it said: “There is no point in not buying coats because we have too many t-shirts!”
The retailer closed its High Street stores on 23 March – one day before all non-essential shops were told to close by the government.
Once any restrictions on non-essential retailers, such as clothing stores, have been lifted, the Leicestershire-based firm says it will focus on reopening its shops in retail parks.
These larger stores tend to be open for longer hours, which tends to mean there are fewer people in the shop at any one time.
Managers will also have additional space outside, where customers will be able to queue.
Next says it will add other safety measures, such Perspex screens to separate workers and customers at the tills, distance markings on the floor and hand sanitiser stations.
