Sales in its suburban and regional stores had fallen too, but by just 9 per cent.

This is in response to the recent bomb scares and devices found in the retailer's regional stores.

It also plans eight new regional stores.

Maser's zebra stripe has been wallpapered around a boxy set for the mannequins in the Dublin and regional stores.

In SA, metro stores will close and regional stores will open from 8am to 8pm.

For regional stores in WA and all stores in QLD, check your local store for opening hours as they may vary.

But Ministry of Health said at 8.30am on Friday morning, around 35,000 doses of the MMR vaccine remained in the national and regional stores.

He said break-even could be as low as $10,000 a week in sales for some regional stores, but was generally somewhere between $15,000 and $25,000.

Regional stores remain open, with the option to order via phone along with online shopping.