Hello and welcome to June: in review

While there is still uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, there is also room for optimism as the easing of the lockdown in various countries continues and retailers adapt to the new norm. As some consumers return to the high street, early footfall reports to bricks and mortar stores are clearly substantially lower than this time last year, partly offset by the significant increase in online sales. However, there are encouraging signs that retail store visits are now beginning to increase in many countries.

Adapt or die is the mantra across many of the retail trades currently as they highlight the growing changes in consumer buying habits. And the time it takes retailers to adapt is key. Those with an agile store infrastructure will start to move ahead of their competitors. This blog focuses on some of those retailers that have made changes to their businesses in response to Covid-19 throughout June.