Welsh Government has published a new list of essential items and say shoppers can now request non-essential items.
There has been widespread criticism of the non-essential sales ban since it was announced on Thursday, October 22, a day before Wales when into its two-week firebreak lockdown.
The intention was to prevent shops selling items like clothes during the lockdown when other retailers which only sold those items would be forced to close as they did not sell food.
But it has caused rows and confusion - leading to further talks with retail groups.
Tonight Welsh Government said: "Following positive discussions with essential retailers, representative groups and Trades Unions we have provided an updated list of goods that can be sold, and have clarified that a sensible system should be introduced whereby customers can ask to buy non-essential items by exception under the regulations.
“We are hopeful this provides a workable solution for retailers and customers.
"However, we cannot move away from the central principle that retailers must restrict the sale of non-essential goods for the duration of the firebreak.
"We continue to work closely with the sector and would stress that these restrictions are in place to stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives.
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“We are asking the public to continue to support the effort by restricting unnecessary journeys and shopping.”
This is a list of the types of product to be sold as essential:
1: Food and drink.
2: Products ancillary to the sale of food and drink, primarily disposable items used for the preparation and storage of food (such as kitchen foil, food bags and cling film) but also basic products necessary to prepare and eat food and drink.
3: Products for washing clothes and for cleaning and maintaining the home, including batteries, light bulbs and fuel.
4: Toiletries and cosmetic products, including toilet rolls and sanitary products.
5: Pharmaceutical products.
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6: Baby products including equipment, clothes and nappies.
7: Newspapers and magazines.
8: Stationery and greetings cards.
9: Pet food and other pet supplies.
10: Products for the maintenance of bicycles and cars.