Coronavirus: Melton discount store closes temporarily

Budget retailer QD – QualityDiscounts.com - did not reopen this morning (Tuesday) after trading yesterday because the business decided to close all of its branches across the country.

Customers can still shop for its products online, though, during the period of closure.

Group chief executive, Nick Rubins, said: “We would like to thank our amazing staff who have done an incredible job in providing our communities with the products they needed, when they needed them most.

“We have supplied hundreds of thousands of toilet rolls, food galore from pasta to strawberry jam, pet food for our four-legged friends and countless bottles of cleaning products.

“However, it has come to a point where the wellbeing of our colleagues and customers is more important than anything else.

“As the Covid-19 infection rates multiply and the strain on the NHS increases, it is with a heavy heart that we have made the very difficult decision to temporarily close all of our stores, despite our classification as an essential retailer.”

He continued: “We would like to say a big thank you to everyone at the QD Group who have been outstanding during this exceptionally tough time and to each and every one of our customers for their continued support.

“We will be back serving our communities as soon as we safely can.

“Please take care of each other and stay healthy and, most importantly of all, if you can, Stay Home, Save Lives.”

Go online at www.QualityDiscounts.com to continue buying products from the budget chain.