Myer has extended the temporary closure of its stores at Dubbo and across Australia.
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The retailer put down the shutters of its physical shopfronts on March 29 for an initial period of four weeks as the coronavirus crisis deepened.
It was one of at least 20 Dubbo businesses who voluntarily decided to take the step late last month.
This week in an update to the ASX, Myer said the temporary closure of its physical stores would be extended until at least May 11.
The decision was in line with Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement on April 16 that government restriction measures would remain in place for a further four weeks, the statement said.
About 10,000 employees were stood down on March 30, with no pay, but the company said they would have "greater flexibility their access annual leave and long service leave entitlements".
Myer confirmed this week that remained the case, and that it had applied to participate in the government's JobKeeper wage subsidy program.
"Our plans for reopening our physical stores are well advanced and we look forward to welcoming customers back into stores, when it is safe to do so," Myer CEO John King said.
"Above all else, we take this opportunity to thank our customers and team members for their continued support and loyalty to Myer during this challenging period," he said.