The 19th of July is being heralded as Freedom Day with all Covid-19 restrictions lifted in England. But what does this mean for retail businesses? With the Summer Holidays due to start shortly, retail is pinning its hopes on a solid season. Sales are getting better than last summer, but they are still behind the pre-pandemic sales that retailers were seeing. There is still, however, uncertainty, with the biggest challenge being how much stock to order. Usually, the summer holidays have a negative impact on sales due to people flying abroad. This year with families opting for a UK staycation, retail companies are hoping that this year’s sales will show growth. All retailers agree that this summer will not see a return to the pre-pandemic sales, but it will help...
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