Fashion retailers are pleading for ‘browsing by appointment’ to help them get back to business in a safe way.
Retail Excellence has warned that the Government’s decision to delay the reintroduction of click and collect services will have “a lasting negative impact”.
Minister of State for Retail Damien English has been urged to consider a ‘bridge’ back to a full reopening of shops.
Retail Excellence CEO Duncan Graham added: “Click and collect is safe and is largely conducted locally, and retailers are even more frustrated that the Government’s inability to offer this concession comes at the same time as local travel restrictions are being eased.