My local DIY store has just reopened, so does that mean it’s now safe to enter? B&Q reopened all of its stores last week, having closed them at the start of lockdown. DIY stores were always classed as essential and were not instructed to close by the Government. There are also calls for the opening … Read more
Costa Coffee will reopen another 29 stores across Britain for deliveries and drive-through orders taking the total to 33 as all staff are given PPE Four Costa branches re-opened in Manchester, Bristol and Mansfield on April 24 Another 12 delivery only and 17 drive-through stores are re-opening today Costa Coffee joins the likes of McDonald’s … Read more
The death of Charles Custer, a retired Chicago lawyer who passed away at the age of 91 in January might have gone unnoticed had he not left behind a stunning trove of photographs that captures the innocence of a bygone era. Originally reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, Custer was a prominent Hyde Park resident with … Read more
Apple Stores in the US could begin reopening in May according to internal briefing given to employees In an internal briefing for employees, Apple says its stores could reopen in May No locations or dates were specified but it will include ‘many more stores’ Apple previously reopened one of its stores in Seoul for limited … Read more
John Lewis bosses are deciding which of their 50 stores will re-open after the coronavirus lockdown eases, with inside sources claiming it is ‘highly unlikely’ all of them will survive. The High Street giant was forced to close all 35 of its department stores and 15 smaller John Lewis At Home shops when Britain went … Read more
John Lewis bosses are deciding which of their 50 stores will re-open after the coronavirus lockdown eases, with inside sources claiming it is ‘highly unlikely’ all of them will survive. The High Street giant was forced to close all 35 of its department stores and 15 smaller John Lewis At Home shops when Britain went … Read more
More people leave their homes and flock to DIY stores and parks despite Covid-19 lockdown as new data shows driving is up 4 per cent and walking 5 per cent on week before Shoppers were seen buying products at B&Q in Swansea, York and Edinburgh They were seen with trolleys filled with products including rolls … Read more
It’s shopping – but not as you know it: Changing rooms will be closed, trying on clothing will be banned, no couples or groups allowed and using cash to be ‘discouraged’ The recommendations have been published by the British Retail Consortium Stores have been asked to consider using one-way systems for customers They could also use … Read more
Retail sales reported the sharpest fall on record last month as clothing sales plunged by a third, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said total sales volumes dived 5.1 per cent as many stores shut their doors in the face of the coronavirus. It added that clothing store sales saw a … Read more
More than half of B&Q stores have reopened to DIY enthusiasts looking to spruce up their homes and gardens during the pandemic lockdown. The DIY chain opened 14 stores over the weekend to test the waters, then opened a further 61 on Wednesday and another 80 today. Now, 155 of the retailer’s 297 stores are open … Read more