In the years leading up to COVID, the High Street was already facing troubles, with less business and an uncertain future. Then a pandemic hit which brought in restrictions, fear and forced closures. Many smaller businesses that were reliant on a high street location have either had to close or convert to online shopping. The …
Grocery Sales on a Steady Decline Post Lockdown Relaxation
Grocery sales from the past four weeks are the lowest they have been since February, a mere £9.7 billion. This is however still a higher figure than pre-pandemic numbers as restaurants and other hospitality facilities are still subdued. According to new data, even though shoppers continue to return to supermarkets more regularly, they are spending …