All McDonald’s drive-thru restaurants to reopen next week May 27, 2020 All McDonald’s drive-thru restaurants across the UK will be open by the end of next week, the fast food giant announced today. The restaurants will reopen between Tuesday and Thursday next week, and the burger chain will also expand the availability of its delivery service. By 4 June, 1,019 McDonald’s restaurants in the UK and [...]
UK coronavirus lockdown: When will hairdressers reopen? May 27, 2020 Hairdressers and barbers have been closed for more than nine weeks after they were ordered to shut their doors during the UK coronavirus lockdown announced on 23 March. Searches for “how to cut hair” have increased 412.2 per cent since the beginning of lockdown, while searches for “how to shave your head” have soared 277.8 [...]
Fast fashion retailer Boohoo hit by short-seller attack May 27, 2020 Fast fashion retailer Boohoo today denied allegations that it had misled investors following a short-seller attack that saw its share price plunge more than 12 per cent. In a statement this morning the online retailer said it “strongly refutes the allegations” made in a report published yesterday. “Boohoo…notes the recent decline in its share price [...]
John Lewis reveals first 13 stores to reopen next month May 27, 2020 John Lewis has revealed further details of its plans to phase the reopening of its department stores, saying 13 shops will be open by 18 June. The high street retailer announced today that its department stores in Poole and Kingston will reopen on 15 June, which is the first day non-essential retailers are allowed to [...]
Britvic sales hit by coronavirus restrictions May 27, 2020 Britvic has reported volatile sales across the board due to the pandemic, with its out-of-home channel adversely hit by lockdown restrictions. The figures In the six months to 31 March, revenue rose 1% to £698m with profit before tax up 16% to £53m. Britvic said while it is confident of its liquidity the board will [...]
UK grocery sales surge at record level after two months of lockdown May 27, 2020 UK grocery sales rose 14.3 per cent during the 12 weeks to 17 May, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, as Britons adapted to the national lockdown, data from market researcher Kantar showed today. The UK has been in lockdown since 23 March though restrictions are being gradually eased. Of Britain’s big [...]
Halfords to reopen 53 stores after Covid-19 lockdown May 27, 2020 Halfords today said it will reopen 53 stores across the UK after it was forced to close down its physical operations due to the coronavirus crisis. The bicycle and car parts retailer was granted essential retailer status following the lockdown, meaning it was able to keep 335 of its 446 stores open. However, these operated [...]
John Lewis to phase reopening of department stores from 15 June May 26, 2020 Department store chain John Lewis said it will open its stores on a “phased basis” after the government said non-essential retailers could reopen from 15 June. The retailer did not say how many of its 50 stores would open in mid-June, but said that the reopening would be phased to test in-store changes required to [...]
Nando’s reopens 94 UK restaurants for takeaway and delivery May 26, 2020 Nando’s has reopened 54 restaurants across the country, with a further 40 sites ready to reopen for delivery and click and collect tomorrow. The Peri-Peri chicken chain said it had successfully completed trials at a number of restaurants and was ready to expand its takeaway service across the UK. Nando’s will offer a reduced menu [...]
Retail footfall soars over bank holiday weekend May 26, 2020 Retail footfall soared over the weekend compared to the Easter bank holiday as shoppers made the most of the relaxation of lockdown restrictions in England. High street footfall surged 49 per cent yesterday compared to Easter Monday, while coastal towns saw visitor numbers jump 62 per cent. Footfall at retail parks was up 42 per [...]