ALL wilko stores nationwide, including those in Bradford and Shipley are open for business, so Brits can easily and safely shop for the non-food essentials they need.

Wilko was named as an essential retailer by the Government at the start of the national lockdown and has provided a high street alternative to busy grocers for shoppers across Yorkshire, including North, South and West Yorkshire and the East Riding.

Key ranges instore include baby care, cleaning, hardware and DIY, health and personal care, household and pet care products.

The majority of wilko’s 415 stores are based on the high streets of small towns, making them easily accessible to local communities as part of their daily exercise.

To protect Yorkshire team members and customers, wilko has introduced enhanced cleaning, physical distancing via measures including protective screens and floor markings, quantity controls and queue marshals. Stores now close at 5pm to give team members extra time to clean and replenish the shelves before the store is next open.

Jerome Saint-Marc, wilko chief executive officer, said: “Not everyone has a large supermarket nearby to get the non-food essentials they need for their family. With 17 million people living within 2 km of a wilko store we can help fulfil this need.

“Our locations and the wide range of products in our stores mean you can do a big shop with us without needing to travel far or visit multiple shops.”

For non-essential items, such as decorating, entertaining, furniture and hobbies, shoppers are recommended to visit wilko.com, which offers home delivery nationwide.