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Over half (56%) of consumers feel safe returning to the High Street, up 16 percentage points month-on-month, according to Deloitte.
Two in five (38%) consumers are buying more locally-sourced items right now, even if they cost a little more; while a third (36%) of UK consumers feel safe dining out at a restaurant; but
Just one in four (24%) UK consumers feel safe attending in-person events. This rises to 37% amongst 18-34 year-olds; three times higher than those aged 55+ (12%).
Ian Geddes, head of retail, Deloitte said: “As non-essential shops prepare to reopen on Monday, it is encouraging that the majority of UK consumers have fewer safety concerns in returning to the High Street, compared to last month. Reduced spending opportunities over the last year have improved disposable incomes for some, meaning they are also poised to spend. This pent-up demand is likely to see an enthusiastic return to shops as restrictions gradually ease across the UK.
Retailers raring to go for reopening
Fashion retailers across England and Wales are raring to reopen later this month, but remain cautious that further lockdowns could be signalled.
As the coronavirus vaccination rollout continues, bricks-and-mortar retailers are preparing to spring back into life this month.
In England and Wales, non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen on 12 April, marking the second stage of prime minister Boris Johnson’s four-part lockdown roadmap. All remaining coronavirus restrictions are ultimately set to be lifted on 21 June.
UK and Ireland reopening dates
England: Non-essential retail stores will reopen on 12 April
Wales: Non-essential retailers will be able to reopen on 12 April
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Retail sales fell 1.9% in 2020, compared with 2019, the largest year-on-year fall on record, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
Clothing stores (negative 25.1%), fuel stores (negative 22.2%), “other stores” (negative 11.6%) and department stores (negative 5.2%) all recorded record annual declines in sales volumes in 2020 when compared with 2019. Non-store retailing, however, saw a record annual increase of 32.0% for 2020.
Total online retailing values increased by 46.1% in 2020 when compared with 2019, the highest annual growth reported since 2008.
Food stores (79.3%), “other stores” (73.9%), household goods stores (73.4%) and department stores (65.9%) all recorded record annual increases in values of internet sales in 2020 when compared with 2019.
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