Is Sports Direct open today? Opening times, new rules and which branches are reopening revealed
SPORTS Direct has welcomed back shoppers today, as non-essential retailers were given the green light to reopen stores. The sports gear chain shut its stores in March, after it initially sparked outrage for claiming it provided a “vital” service. Which Sports Direct branches are reopening? Sports Direct has so far reopened 500 out of 800 […]
SPORTS Direct has welcomed back shoppers today, as non-essential retailers were given the green light to reopen stores.
The sports gear chain shut its stores in March, after it initially sparked outrage for claiming it provided a “vital” service.
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Which Sports Direct branches are reopening?
Sports Direct has so far reopened 500 out of 800 branches across the UK.
The retailer hasn’t yet confirmed which branches have reopened, but you can use the Sports Direct store locator tool to find your nearest outlet.
Sports Direct told The Sun it plans to have reopened all branches by the end of this week.
Yesterday, Sports Direct reopened some branches for NHS staff only.
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What are Sports Direct’s opening hours?
The retailer’s opening hours vary between stores, with some open between 10am until 8pm on Mondays.
Others are open 10am until 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9am until 6pm on Saturdays.
Sunday trading hours are typically from 11am until 5pm.
Sports Direct said it has changed opening times for some shops to make sure staff are safely able to travel to and from work, avoiding rush hour.
You can check what your closest store is doing by using the store locator tool on its website.
Is there a sale?
Yes, Sports Direct confirmed to The Sun that it’ll offer a sale as stores reopen.
NHS workers can also get 50 per cent off everything, including the sale, today only.
To get the discount, you must show your NHS ID badge before purchasing your goods.
Online shoppers can also get 20 per cent off full-price items on the website by adding the code “SUMMER20” at checkout.
Standard home delivery starts from £4.99.
Just keep in mind that delivery may be delayed, with Sports Direct warning that deliveries may take up to 10 days.
Shoppers can also click and collect to a store for the same £4.99 fee, although you’ll also get a £5 voucher to spend in store.
What rules do shoppers have to follow?
To protect customers and staff from coronavirus, all warehouse, back-office and shop-floor staff will be given PPE.
Perspex screens will also be put up at the tills to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
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In some stores, customers will have to shop using a one-way system and aisles will be widened where possible to make room for social-distancing.
Where possible, shoppers will also be encouraged to pay using their card and all fitting rooms will remain closed.
As shops including Primark and Sports Direct reopened today, hundreds of customers queued up outside with some waiting overnight.