Next to reopen online, warehousing and distribution

15 Apr '20

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Pic: Next plc

Next plc, a clothing and footwear retailer, has announced to re-open its online business from April 14 in a very limited way. Last month, Next had temporarily closed its online business along with its warehousing and distribution operations. Next since implemented additional safety measures and having consulted with colleagues and recognised union, USDAW.

Company reported that initially only categories that its customers most need will be offered, such as childrenswear and selected small Home items. Other product ranges may be added at a later date.

Operations will start with support from colleagues who are willing and able to safely return to work. The idea reportedly is to begin selling in low volumes, so that the company only needs a small number of colleagues in each warehouse at any one time, helping to ensure rigorous social distancing is complied with.

To achieve these limited volumes, Next will only allow customers to order the number of items that it believes can be picked safely on any given day. At that point the company will then stop taking orders and convert the website to 'browse only' until the following morning.

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