Next in Friar's Walk in Newport (Picture: Jaggery/Geograph) WITH non-essential shops in Wales re-opening on April 12, many shoppers may be hoping to update their wardrobe. Clothing chain, Next, has also confirmed that they will re-open their stores in South Wales, in line with government guidance, on April 12. Next stores across South Wales – including in Newport’s Friars Walk, Newport Retail Park, Cwmbran Retail Park and Cardiff’s Queen Street – will open their doors at 9am on Monday April 12. A spokesperson for the South Wales region said: “Comprehensive safety measures will be in place in every store, in line with government and company guidance.”