Shoe Zone has warned that it could be forced to close a fifth of its stores if business rates do not change. The retailer will close 100 of its UK stores unless the property tax is overhauled. Boss Anthony Smith told the BBC: “If people want vibrant High Streets, they really do need retailers like us to keep our shops open in smaller towns.” Retailers have called on HM Treasury to...
WHEN DO NON-ESSENTIAL SHOPS OPEN? KEY DATES FOR CLOTHES AND CHARITY STORES
Non-essential retail has opened on Monday as part of the second phase of lockdown easing. This is alongside the phased reopening of outdoor hospitality (pubs and restaurants), indoor leisure facilities (gyms) and personal care premises like hairdressers and nail salons. The prime minister announced the plans in February for the reopening of non-essential shops and businesses, which have been...