Positive news to start the week with Boris Johnson expected to announce that all non-essential shops in England will be allowed to reopen when lockdown ends on December 2nd. #retail #retailuk #covid

Great news as Sainsbury’s announce £5m investment to combat food poverty ahead of Christmas, whilst also revealing a 10% bonus as a thank you to front line staff. #retail #retailuk

Marks & Spencer have introduced their “Book & Shop” service ahead of the upcoming lockdown, allowing customers to book a shopping slot in advance – removing the need to queue. Will this be the new normal? #retail #retailuk

Next online sales increase by 23.1% in the 3rd quarter, offsetting a 17.9% drop in retail sales. Is online the new norm for the foreseeable future? #retail #retailuk

Great news as Royal Mail will create a record number of temporary Christmas jobs this year, two thirds more than it’s usual Christmas temporary staff uptake. #retail #retailuk

UK’s retail industry has improved in Q3 as consumer demand has helped it bounce back from a record low. #retailuk https://t.co/7Y3qmvnOmM

Ikea will give customers a refund card (which will never expire) to spend in store when they bring back their old furniture. #retail https://t.co/CeVF5We0WP

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a record number of store closures in the UK this year, almost double the decline in 2019. #retail #retailuk

Former 'Intu' Mall has new management after being snapped up by Property company MAPP, and will keep 'The Potteries' name. https://t.co/6PRYU3PxOK #retailuk

Retailers will not be forced to close shops under the new three-tier lockdown system. #retailuk https://t.co/W2sjMkj6ge

Whilst many retailers have switched to digital over the years (and especially of late), Lidl scraps plans to move online and remain their focus on bricks-and-mortar business. #retail #retailuk https://t.co/xfm5zd7yAc

Positive news as Poundland plan to invest £25m over the next 2 years, expanding it's chilled and frozen operation and creating 1,000 new jobs. #retail #retailuk

According to new figures, High street sales in September recorded the best monthly in-store results since before Covid-19 began. #highstreet #physicalshopping https://t.co/9FIToaAZb8

WhatsApp has joined forces with Watford Borough Council to launch the first “WhatsApp High Street” with the hope that it will help support small businesses & retailers in the town. #retailuk https://t.co/p6Djws0zg2

It's not been long since cinemas were able to reopen their doors again because of the pandemic, now it's reported that Cineworld may be closing it's doors forever. #retailandcovid https://t.co/mA2LpL1b25

H&M's digital drive in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and shift in consumer trends has led to plans to close 250 stores next year. #retail #retailuk

Government calls to work from home has led to a 3% drop in UK retail footfall over the last week. Despite this, footfall in retail parks and shopping centres have increased by 1.1% and 0.9% respectively. #retail #retailnews

Many shops have closed their doors for the last time in 2020 - up almost 25% on the same period last year. #retail https://t.co/0uu9EfnTPd

Despite the possibility of a second wave, it is great to see that consumer confidence enjoyed an uptick this month.

The Partnership between two high street stores has begun! Boots 10-year deal as Mothercare's UK & Ireland franchise partner launches in store & online this week. #retailuk https://t.co/erIEcmuAZg