Call for ‘safe shopping' as Fife retailers prepare to open their doors

The call comes from the Scottish Retail Consortium.

It wants people to help create a safe and enjoyable retail experience for other customers and store staff.

The call comes as a raft of non-essential retailers finally open their doors after 122 days of closure as part of lockdown restrictions.

They have not traded since Boxing Day - and that followed a prolonged closure at the start of the pandemic last Spring.

The SRC estimated stores have lost out on £4.1b of sales since the onset of the pandemic.

It has no launched a new social media campaign on safe shopping, to encourage shoppers to queue considerately, maintain social distancing, wear face coverings, and be respectful to store staff.

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David Lonsdale, director, said: “We encourage Scots to get out and visit their favourite shops - every purchase they make and every item they buy is a local job supported and a high street helped.

“Unlocking consumer spending will be central to Scotland’s economic recovery and to bouncing back quickly.

"While we expect an initial surge in spending when shops re-open, the real test will be how this holds up.

“Many of us will be looking forward to returning to our favourite shop in the coming weeks, and we all have a duty to keep each other safe.

“Everyone should be considerate and respectful to their fellow shoppers and hard-working shop staff.

"This way we can all enjoy shopping and support our local communities."

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