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All shops selling non-essential items in Wales were ordered to close after the country entered a 17-day “firewall” lockdown on Friday.
The measures mean that stores such as supermarkets and newsagents can remain open, but can only sell products that the government deems essential.
Welsh shoppers were confused by the measurements, with one customer pointing out that he couldn’t buy baby clothes at his local Tesco, but could get a bottle of vodka.
Here we take a look at what you can (and cannot) buy during firewall crash.
Products including cups and plates are seen behind a barrier at Tesco in Pengam Green
What are the “essentials” that stores can sell?
The Welsh government has said that “in order to maintain a level playing field”, stores should not be allowed to sell products sold by a store that has been ordered to close.
Therefore, stores authorized to remain open can only sell products that would normally be sold in:
- Food and beverage retailers (even without licenses)
- Newsstands
- Construction material and hardware stores
- Pharmacies and pharmacies
- Bike shops
- Oil stations
- Garages and car rental companies
- Post offices, banks and housing credit societies
- Pet Shop
- Agricultural and aquaculture supply stores
- Livestock markets and auctions
The rules explain why supermarkets have had alcoholic products for sale but do not sell items like books and stationery.
The Welsh government has said that parts of supermarkets that sell electrical goods, telephones, clothing, toys and games, and garden products should be closed to the public. The sections dedicated to household items should also be closed.
Products that are generally considered “essential home maintenance, maintenance and operation supplies” such as batteries, light bulbs and rubber gloves may continue to be sold.
Can closed stores make deliveries?
All services on the government list, whether they are required to close or not, have the right to continue to use their facilities for delivery purposes.
This means that they can use your facilities to manage the sale, rental or delivery of goods or services.
What about click and collect services?
The Welsh government has said that only stores that can open can continue to offer click-and-collect services, and these services should only be available for items that can be sold in-store when possible.
The government added that it recognizes that some online services will not be able to differentiate between different categories of goods, and in those circumstances it would not be proportionate to stop clicking and collecting services, as the impact of that would likely be to increase the number. people who attend stores in person.
