From Apple and JB Hi-Fi to Athlete's Foot: The shops that have already reopened as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased across Australia
- Shops across Australia are re-opening for business as states ease restrictions
- Apple and Kathmandu have this week announced they are re-opening stores
- Retail giant Accent Group also re-opening more than 500 stores by mid-May
- Comes as industry awaits loosening of rules by Prime Minister Scott Morrison
- Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19
Shops across Australia are re-opening for business as states slowly ease their coronavirus restrictions and life returns to normal.
Apple announced on Tuesday 21 of its 22 stores nationwide would be in operation on Thursday - while leading outdoor wear retailer Kathmandu is re-opening the majority of its stores by the end of the week.
Retail giant Accent Group - which owns footwear brands Athlete's Foot, Hype DC and Platypus - has announced more than 500 stores would re-open by the middle of May.
It comes as retail bosses anxiously await Friday's national cabinet meeting and the prospect Prime Minister Scott Morrison could roll back limits on public gatherings and bans on non-essential businesses.
As the country begins the slow road out of the coronavirus pandemic, Daily Mail Australia reveals which shops are open for business and which are still shuttered.
WHAT'S OPEN AND WHAT'S CLOSED IN AUSTRALIA
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Apple
The tech giant is reopening all but one of its 22 Australian stores as of Thursday.
Its Sydney store will remain closed for renovations.
Global CEO Tim Cook has said stores across the world will be focusing on physical distancing and reduced operating hours to help reduce the spread of the virus.
Athlete's Foot
The company has re-opened the vast majority of its stores in each state. Five remain closed in New South Wales, while all but one is closed in South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
All of the Queensland and Australian Capital Territory stores are open again for business.
JB Hi-Fi
Stores remain open with adjusted opening hours
Bed, Bath N Table
The homeware chain has said on its website approximately half of their stores across Australia are open.
A closed Apple Store in Sydney's Bondi Junction on March 23. The chain is reopening all but one of its 22 Australian stores
For those that are still in operation, the company recommends checking online before going in-store to minimise contact time between staff and customers.
Big W
All of the chain's shops nationwide remain open both in-store and online with social distancing measures in place.
Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton
All stores are open
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David Jones
All stores across Australia are open.
The up-market department store is using strict social distancing rules to minimise transmission - including reduced physical contact during transactions and the implementation of social distancing signage for customers.
Myer stores remain closed during the pandemic - although rival David Jones has kept all its bricks-and-mortar stores open
Kathmandu
Kathmandu will open most of its stores in Australia by the end of this week
Harris Scarfe
All stores remain open with social distancing measures
Culture Kings
All stores are open with social distancing measures
Target
All 49 Australian H&M stores are closed until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic
Pictured: A Chanel store on May 3 in Sydney. The designer chain is among many high-end companies to keep their shops open
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H&M
Myer
Mecca
Mecca Maxima
Michael Kors
Peter Alexander
T2
Jacqui E
Sussan
