IKEA prepare for opening 1 June

IKEA prepare for opening 1 June by inserting social distancing measures for safety.

Ahead of IKEA reopening 19 stores across England and Northern Ireland on Monday 1^st June, please see attached imagery that demonstrates how IKEA is implementing new safety measures across all of its stores in order to enable social distancing and ensure the safety of co-workers and customers.

These pictures show IKEA Greenwich finalising the enhanced safety measures, which include: 

• Limited numbers of customers in store at any one time. A staggered entry system and restricted car parking will be in place and, in line with guidance, only one adult and one child per household will be permitted in-store.

• Social Distance Wardens throughout the store will help customers find their way round the new one-way system and ensure new social distancing measures are being followed
• Customers will be urged to come prepared with ready-made lists and their own bags, and those wishing purely to return items, are encouraged to do so at a later date. IKEA has a 365 day returns policy
• Additional hand sanitiser facilities and more frequent deep cleaning routines for bags, trolleys, bathrooms, rest areas, equipment and touchscreens
• Screens at key areas such as checkouts, service points and customer returns, to enable social distancing
• Planning services will only be available online
• Cashless payments only, by card and contactless 
• All play areas will remain closed, as will the customer restaurant
• Swedish Food Market will be open, with the Bistro offering a takeaway service