Multiple major retailers have recently announced they will be closing the doors to all store branches next week to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The late British monarch passed away peacefully at the Royal Family summer home Balmoral Castle on Thursday, September 8. Her funeral has been arranged for Monday, September 19 at 11am, which has now been officially designated as a bank holiday by King Charles III.
Following the announcement, multiple major retailers and supermarkets announced a change to their normal operating hours as a mark of respect for the Queen.