Bettys to reopen shops in Harrogate as lockdown eases in retail sector

Bettys says its priority is to keep customers and staff safe when it opens the doors of its shops at Parliament Street and RHS Harlow Carr in line with the easing of lockdown.

It will be the first time it has been open since late March when lockdown was ordered by the Government.

It has come up with a list of safety measures for the reopening including:

Limiting the number of people who can be in the shop at any time.

Introducing a smaller range than normal to help keep bakery and shop staff safe.

Installing hand sanitiser by the entrance.

Adding floor markers in the shop to help customers maintain social distancing.

Advising customers to pay by card.

Advising everyone to be kind to one another by following the stay safe guidelines.

Its Harrogate shops will reopen on Monday, June 22.

At the moment, its tea rooms remain closed.

'We have had to adapt' says Harrogate shop owner as it prepares to reopen

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