Retailer Home Bargains has announced all of its stores will be shut for three days over the Christmas period. The move has been widely praised by shoppers.
The store made the announcement this morning (October 5), confirming stores would be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Furthermore, stores will close at the earlier time of 5pm on Christmas Eve, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The move is to make sure all staff members can spend some time with loved ones over the festive period. A spokesperson said: "We know how hard all our colleagues have worked throughout the year.
