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‘Social purpose’ required for retailers to move on from pandemic

Business Retail Strategy by Alex Douglas on November 18, 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on the high street, and the dual rise of an ‘altruistic customer’, have accelerated the importance of “social purpose” in the boardroom.

UK high street footfall drops as 10pm curfew comes in

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on September 28, 2020

Following the government’s announcement on Tuesday evening, to ‘work from home where possible’ from Wednesday to Saturday, the decline averaged -11%.

Government pledges £95m to revive nearly 70 English high streets

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on September 22, 2020

Nearly 70 high streets across the country will benefit from the fund, part of Historic England’s High Streets Heritage Action Zone scheme.

Retail shows signs of recovery but “little cause for optimism” says BRC

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on August 11, 2020

On a total basis, sales increased by 3.2% in July, against an increase of 0.5% in July 2019.

High street vacancy rate highlighting need for rents and rates support

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on July 31, 2020

The overall GB vacancy rate increased from 12.2% in Q1 to 12.4% in Q2.

Consumer spending begins to return to normal as Britain opens up

Business Retail by Sam Lewis on July 14, 2020

However, the report suggested that the high street may have a long recovery period ahead as over half (56%) of consumers continue to avoid non-essential shops.

Chancellor backs the high street and urges nation to do the same

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on June 23, 2020

He said getting the public back out shopping safely would be crucial in kick-starting the economy and encouraged people across the country to support their local high street.

High Streets Task Force launches to support reopening and recovery of high streets

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on June 12, 2020

It will provide access to tools, training, information and advice for high streets across England

Streets fall silent as retail takes lockdown hit

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on May 19, 2020

Footfall on high streets declined by 81.8% year on year but fared better in comparison to shopping centres, as local convenience stores saw a rise in popularity.

#RaiseTheBar campaign launches to “save the nation’s high streets”

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on May 4, 2020

The #RaiseTheBar campaign believes access to the £25,000 is the difference between survival and bankruptcy for businesses on High Streets across England and Wales.

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