Prague After almost two months, life in the Czech Republic will return to relative normal. On Thursday, they can also open shops with restrictions, which the government closed in October as a measure against the spread of coronavirus. Traders are therefore now preparing for reopening and, in particular, for the measures associated with it.
Clothing or toy retailers must also comply with the regulations, which amount to fifteen square meters per person. For small shops in the city center, this can be a complication.
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“According to the regulations, only three customers can fit in our store, so we have extended the opening hours by one hour. At the same time, we have re-invented that customers who only pick up goods ordered via the Internet will not enter the store. We will go to them out with the order and the terminal, or we will put it between them in the door, “said the owner of the Hugo toy store to the Lidovky.cz server barefoot, Adéla Husáková Kantůrková.
Eva Urbanová, the owner of the Nila brand, also took a similar path, under which she operates four Prague stores with ethical fashion and cosmetics. “Although the shop in Karlín can accommodate 16 people, only two in the children’s fashion store. Therefore, we have extended the opening hours there until 8 pm, “Urbanová described to the Lidovky.cz server.
Organizing queues
Some large shopping center chains are going to regulate the number of customers with shopping carts, similar to grocery stores.
“The number of customers in the sales area will be monitored by our staff and regulated using shopping carts. In case of exceeding the limits, he is ready to organize queues in front of our business units. At the same time, she will draw the attention of customers to hygienic distances, “Jana Krčková, marketing director of Bambule and Sparkys toy stores, told Lidovky.cz. At the same time, about 30 customers can fit into their regular store.
The largest stone seller of electrical goods in the country, Datart, set a customer limit separately for each store. Both in the store and in the queue for the delivery of goods. “According to the number of people and exposed times of attendance, we will regulate the entry of customers at the entrance,” explained Eva Kočicová, a spokeswoman for Datart, to the Lidovky.cz server.
Adherence to two-meter distances between people will also be mandatory. Dining areas will be able to open in shopping malls, but restaurants will only be allowed to bring food through the window with them. However, the children’s corners will remain closed.
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According to the chairman of its Czech committee, Jan Kubíček, the Association of Shopping Centers has wanted to open it since Monday, yet it welcomes the government’s decision. According to Kubíček, shopping centers are safe, they will follow all measures to ensure trouble-free Christmas shopping.
“Traders are well stocked and are preparing special events for customers. Shopping in shopping malls is still the easiest way to buy all the gifts for Christmas in one place, “said Kubíček.
The Minister of Markets does not recommend
In the regulations for shops, the planned quarantine for tested clothing and footwear was finally abandoned. According to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Transport Karel Havlíček (for YES), there was a heated discussion about this topic. According to him, there was no clear agreement on how long the insulation should be. Some suggested 24 hours, another double, but according to some experts, even a few hours would be enough.
On the contrary, according to Havlíček, the government does not recommend or prohibit external markets. He leaves the decision to the municipalities and municipal authorities. Advent markets will be subject to the same rules as farmers’ markets, ie gaps between stalls of four meters. Food and drinks will also not be allowed on site.
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