More major retailer across the UK have confirmed they will be shutting up shop to mark the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Amazon, IKEA, Next, Wilko and Homebase are the latest big-name companies to announce that they will not be open for business as normal next Monday, September 19. It comes after similar announcements from retailers such as Primark, Poundland, B&Q, B&M and Home Bargains, and supermarket chains such as Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at the Royal Family summer home Balmoral Castle, based in Aberdeenshire last Thursday, September 8. The long-reigning monarch's funeral has been planned for next Monday, September 19 at 11am, which has now been officially declared as a bank holiday by King Charles III.
Following the announcement, multiple major retailers announced they would be closing the doors, or changing their operating hours, as a mark of respect to the late monarch.
We have an updated list on the retailers who are closing their doors, or halting deliveries, for the Queen's funeral next week.
Amazon
While not entirely closing, Amazon has confirmed that they will be "halting" deliveries to allow customers and staff to pay their respects to the Queen.
They will only be halting their deliveries before and during the funeral, meaning you won't get your parcels until later in the day.
Warehouse and delivery staff will be able to take additional leave for part of the day, or the full day, in order to watch the funeral. The option is open for employees to continue working and take an additional days leave of their choosing.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Amazon will be observing the bank holiday with all UK employees being offered additional holiday to allow them to pay their respects,” an Amazon spokesperson said.
IKEA
IKEA will be closing the doors to all stores across the UK for the duration of the Queen's funeral next Monday.
The Swedish home furnishings retailer recently said on Facebook: "Out of respect for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and to allow our co-workers to pay their respects, all IKEA stores and business operations across the United Kingdom will be closed on Monday 19th September."
Homebase
Homebase will also be closed to allow staff and customers to pay their respect to the late monarch on Monday, before reopening on Tuesday, September 20.
A statement from the retailer said: "We join the country in mourning the passing HM Queen Elizabeth II and will be closing our stores on the day of her funeral, so our team members can choose to mark her incredible life of service."
Next
Next are said to be closing all stores next Monday to allow customers the chance to watch the Queen's funeral.
A spokesperson has said: "In honour of Her Majesty and so our colleagues can pay their respects, all stores will be closed on Monday, 19 September."
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