Showrooms Can Re-Open

Morley Glass recently introduced a virtual showroom.

The GGF has contacted the Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy to ask if showrooms could re-open - and received a positive response.

The GGF (Glass & Glazing Federation) was informed that the scope of the guidance on retail has been a subject of debate within government, however it was confirmed that the interpretation now is that, if a firm is selling products that are linked to the home, either furnishings or for home improvement, they would be covered by the exemption for 'homeware, building supplies and hardware'.

The Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) emphasised though that if firms in England choose to open premises they must apply social distancing guidelines and if social distancing is difficult then perhaps companies should consider opening on an appointment only basis.

So it is up to companies to decide whether or not to open their showrooms, but if they choose to do so, they need to apply the Safer Working guidelines as published by Government for companies and individuals operating in England.

Picture: Morley Glass recently introduced a virtual showroom.

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
29th May 2020

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