Tag: High street

Figures show that Boxing Day shopping footfall in Scotland fell by 48% from 2019.

Almost 50 shops closed every day in the first half of 2021, according to new research, and store openings were at their lowest level for six years.

Lockdowns across 2020 alone cost British "non-essential" retail £22 billion in lost sales, according to a new analysis by the British Retail Consortium.

Asos has more than tripled first-half profits with active customer numbers rising by 23 million. The impact of lockdown on the high street has, however, been catastrophic – 11,000 outlets closed last year alone.

In an attempt to boost sales and increase safety after lockdown, the Government has announced that retailers will be able to stay open until 10pm six days a week.