High street stores were advised to close back in March amid the coronavirus pandemic, and now three months later have been given the go ahead to reopen on June 15 by the government.
Some brands kept their websites open for shoppers to continue shopping online, while others were forced to close entirely.
Popular shopping destinations and department stores across the UK, had been deserted during lockdown, but scenes now look very different.
The reopening of stores has seen customers flock to their much-loved retailers, such as Primark, Nike and Selfridges.
But with social distancing measures still in place there have been reports of queues spanning hundreds of metres long, as well as stock not being replenished on the shop floor for a number of days for customer and staff safety.
Which high street brands have reopened, and what safety measures are in place for staff and shoppers?
From designer labels to popular department stores and affordable labels, we have compiled the popular destinations you can shop in store once again.
British designer brand, Anya Hindmarch, has reopened its London stores, but are making sure masks and hand sanitisers are available for staff and shoppers.
Victoria Beckham Dover Street opened its doors on Monday 15 June. The store has social distancing measures in place for shoppers.
Selfridges in London, Birmingham, Manchester Exchange Square and Manchester Trafford opened at the start of the week with “added safety measures”, but with restricted opening hours.
Liberty London closed inMarch but has since reopened. Social distancing measures are in place, which include one person on the stairs at a time, social distanced queues, as well as limited opening hours.