CITY firms say their are delighted after an incredible number of people flocked to Southampton for the first weekend since pubs and non-essential shops reopened. Basked in sunshine, the city centre bustled with shoppers, pub goers, and those heading for a long overdue haircut, with some stores seeing long queues snaking around Above Bar Street. Both Westquay and Marlands Shopping Centres saw eager shoppers lining up outside their favourite stores. Giles Semper, Executive Director of the Southampton BID said there were incredible numbers of people in Southampton . He says that the city was overwhelmed with footfall on Monday - when non-essential retailers reopened - and again at the weekend.