Many non-essential shops are reopening for the first time in 12 weeks today. 

There will be big changes at The Mall Blackburn, where bosses have been working hard to ensure the centre is as safe as possible. 

A spokesman said: "During this difficult time, we are placing the utmost importance on the health and safety of our guests, customers and employees, working within the confines of directions from the government.  The centre remains open to allow our guests and the local community to benefit from the essential services, which remain open to the public.

"So that all our guests can continue to safely benefit from these essential services please adhere to the government’s guidance on social distancing to reduce social interaction between people and help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19):

  • Do not enter the centre if you are experiencing any of the COVID19 symptoms
  • Maintain a distance of at least 2 metres from all other members of the public
  • Strictly observe the stores’ social distancing measures as instructed by their staff
  • Please respect and follow the instructions outlined by our retail stores and centre security team

"We continue to implement a number of preventative measures, which we have since the outbreak of COVID-19, including escalating the intensity and frequency of our cleaning procedures, providing instructional signage and encouraging all our visitors and staff to practice good hygiene with regular hand washing. 

"We are maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the local health authority as the situation evolves, while monitoring the latest official advice being provided.

"Your ongoing support and understanding is very much appreciated as we work together to safely get through this challenging situation."

Stores currently trading are-

Wilko – Monday - Saturday – 08:30 – 17:30 – Sunday – 10:30 – 16:30.

B&M - Monday - Saturday - 08:30 - 17:00 - Sunday - 10:30 - 16:30

Poundland – Monday - Saturday - 09:30 – 17:00 - Sunday – 10:30 – 16:30.

Boots – Monday – Saturday – 08:30 – 17:00 – Sunday – 10:30 – 16:30.

Holland and Barrett – Monday - Sunday 10:00 – 16:00.

Superdrug – Monday- Saturday – 09:00 – 17:30 – Sunday – 10:30 – 16:30.

Santander – Monday – Friday - 10:00 – 15:00 – Saturday & Sunday – Closed.

Post Office – Monday – Friday - 09:30 – 13:30 – Saturday 9:30 – 12:30 Sunday – Closed.

Specsavers - (by appointment only)

Vision Express - Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 ‘Essential and Urgent Eye Care Appointment only’ (by appointment only, please call 0800 038 2177)

H&T Pawnbrokers - Monday - Friday - 10.15 - 16.00

ICC Car Valet - Monday - Saturday - 09:00 - 17:30 - Sunday 10:30 - 16:30

Muffin Break - Monday - Saturday - 10:00 - 16:00 ( Takeaway only)

Pound Bakery - Monday - Saturday - 09:00 - 15:00 Sunday - Closed

Krispy Kreme - Monday - Sunday - 10:00 - 16:00

The Entertainer – Monday - Saturday  9:30 - 17:00 Sunday - Closed

Primark - Monday - Saturday - 09:00 - 17:30 - Sunday 10:30 - 16:30

Yours - Monday - Saturday -   09:00 - 16:30 Sunday - 10:30 - 16:30

The Fragrance Shop - Monday - Saturday  11:00 - 17:00  Sunday  11:00 - 16:30

Tesutti - Monday - Saturday 9:30 - 17:00 - Sunday 10:30 - 16:30 

Shoezone – Monday - Sunday 10:00 – 16:00 

Secret Santa - Monday - Saturday - 10:00 - 16:00

Schuh - Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday - 10:30 - 16:30 

River Island - Monday - Saturday 11:00-17:00 Sunday -  11:00- 16:30 

Phone Hut - Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:30 - 16:30  

Peter Jackson - Wednesday - Friday- 9:30 - 17:30/ Saturday - 9:00 - 17:30/ Sunday - 10:30 - 16:30

Pandora - Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:30 - Sunday 10:30 - 16:30

O2 - Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:30 - Sunday 10:30 - 16:30

New Look - Monday - Saturday - 10:00 - 17:00 - Sunday - 12:00 - 16:00

Jack & Jones – Monday -Saturday - 09:00-17:30 Sunday- 10:30 - 16:30

H Samuel - Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 

FootAsylum - Monday-Saturday - 09:00-17:30  Sunday- 10:30 - 16:30

Debenhams – Monday – Saturday - 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday – 10:30 – 16:30

Clarks - Monday - Saturday - 10:00 - 17:00

Card Factory

Ernest Jones

H Samuel - Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 1600

Game - Monday - Saturday - 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday -  10:30-16:30 

JD Sports  - Monday- Saturday 09:00 - 17:30 Sunday 10:30 - 16:30

Sports Direct - Monday - Saturday - 09:00 - 17:30 - Sunday 10:30 - 16:30

Blackburn Market - Monday - Saturday -09:00 - 17:00 - Sunday Closed

Gems - Monday - Saturday - 09:30 - 17:00 - Sunday - 10:30 - 16:30

Game - Monday - Saturday - 10:00 - 17:00 - Sunday - 10:30 - 16:30

Signature Vape - Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:30 - Sunday - 10:30 - 16:30

Clarks - Monday - Saturday - 10:00 - 17:00 - Sunday - Closed

3G - Monday - Sunday - 10:00 - 16:30

Millies Cookies - Monday - Sunday - 10:00 - 16:00 

Deichmann - Monday - Sunday - 09:00 - 17:30 - Sunday - 10:30 - 16:30