The pandemic drove a huge shift in convenience retail, as independents pivoted to home delivery models. So how did they manage the transition so quickly? And will the trend continue?
Gone are the days when convenience meant a quick trip to the nearest corner shop. For shoppers in the coronavirus era, true convenience means not having to leave home at all.
That much is shown in the latest figures for online grocery, which reached record market share of 15.4% in February, according to Kantar.
It could have spelled a huge missed opportunity for the convenience sector. After all, until the pandemic hit, online grocery was dominated by the mults, with c-stores dipping their toe into home delivery at best.
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Mother s Day treats, afternoon teas and days out in Kent
Published: 06:00, 10 March 2021
Sumptuous scones, mouthwatering muffins and tasty teas. It s time for tea, the afternoon way, this Mother s Day - even if we have to wait.
Whether youâre missing your mum, valuing her help in lockdown, or know someone who could do with a treat to celebrate the end of home schooling, weâve picked some treats for Mum across Kent which are worth waiting for.
What will you be doing for Mother s Day?
Kentâs only Moët & Chandon Champagne bar
While hotels and bars are not open right now, what a treat this would be to look forward to - visiting the countyâs only Moët & Chandon bar. Situated in the Hythe Imperial with its seafront views, mums of all ages would love to raise a glass of âthe champagne of success and glamour since 1743â and enjoy the finer things in life for the afternoon. Order a gift voucher to visit the hotel once it has reopened at hytheimperial
The Kent residents whose dashcam footage has captured more than they expected
Published: 06:00, 10 March 2021
Its function is to record motorists on roads in case of an accident but the dashcam video technology has caught much more than that, as several Kent drivers have found out.
From cars skidding on ice on a motorway to youngsters riding on the back of a truck, high-speed chases by police and even some extremely bad driving - here, we take a look at some examples which have happened in the county.
The police chase in Cecil Avenue, Sheerness
Police chase caught by driving instructor