Myer will trial opening stores across Queensland and New South Wales this week, as stay at home measures ease.
On Friday, five Queensland stores across Chermside, Carindale, North Lakes, Townsville and Toowoomba will open for business.
On Saturday, sites in Bankstown and Liverpool will also open to the public.
Myer confirmed stores in other states would remain closed, but it would closely monitor government measures and advice.
This included that of National Cabinet, with a view to progressively reopening remaining stores.
The reopening of stores will occur on a staged basis, taking into account government measures and conditions across the different states.
A Myer spokesperson said the trial will provide a safe shopping environment.
“Our priority continues to be the health and wellbeing of our customers and team members and to assist and support governments in limiting the spread of COVID-19."
The new safety provisions include:
· Increased frequency of cleaning services across trial stores;
· Protective items such as hand sanitiser stations, face masks and gloves available to team members;
· Hand sanitiser available for our customers;
· Sneeze guards at registers to be progressively rolled out across the stores;
· Social distancing measures of 1.5 metres between customers and team members, with clear signage across the stores;
· Contactless payments; and
· Informing our team members on social distancing and hygiene measures.
In addition, some services will remain suspended to reduce close contact, including:
· Beauty appointments;
· Intimate apparel fittings
· Suit fittings;
· Shoe fittings; and
· Change rooms.