Sector staged modest comeback in February,with easing of England’s external Covid restrictions in sightBusiness live updates: UK retail sales stage partial recoveryCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSpending on home improvements and garden furniture in February, in preparation for the restart of outdoor socialising in England next week, or helped the retail sector stage a modest comeback during the UK’s third lockdown.
Retail sales increased by 2.1% in February from the preceding month but the tall street continued to struggle,with all non-essential shops forced to remain closed. Related: British tall street lost 11000 shops in 2020, study shows Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com