The Newcastle Herald understands that Myer will trial the opening of a further nine stores from this Friday, including Charlestown, with customer and employee safety a top priority.

This would be in addition to seven trial stores that have already opened in NSW.

Online shopping facilities will remain open for those who cannot make it to a store.

While the store doors could open, some services may be off the table for the moment, including beauty appointments, intimate apparel fittings, suit fittings, and shoe fittings.

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