Schuh has relaunched online operations in a move it stated was critical for the business to survive.

The footwear retailer closed its stores and e-commerce website on 26 March in response to Coronavirus concerns around staff conditions, but will now start a staggered reopening of its online fulfilment operations after a formal risk assessment was completed.

Several safety measures are being introduced at warehouses, including only allowing 10 people on site at any time, with two metre spacing and sanitisation cleaning throughout the day.

Chief executive Colin Temple explained: “Schuh has gone above and beyond to comply with government health and safety hygiene practice and deliver extensive welfare procedures within our fulfilment operation.

“We have been overwhelmed by positivity from our Schuh community and we reopen with the continued goodwill and support of our Schuh employees."

The retailer, which has furloughed 90 per cent of its employees, stated that staff were keen to return to work, adding that it will allow employees to remain home with pay if they are not comfortable returning to work.

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