Festive shutdown as high proportion of stores will close on Boxing Day
Pets at Home is the latest store to announce that it will give its staff the day off on Boxing Day – which falls on a Sunday – to thank them for their hard work during the pandemic.
The shop was allowed to stay open as it had ‘essential’ retail status.
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Hide AdA number of the shop’s neighbours including Home Bargains and Marks and Spencers Food will also remain closed on the day.
Poundland will also close in Cumbernauld Centre.
Other stores without a presence in the town but which will remain shut include big hitters like Sainsburys, Morrisons and Waitrose.
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