The lockdown is coming to an end in December and merchants
and customers alike are excited about this news. With less than a month left
for Christmas, high street shops
have decided to extend their trading hours in order to minimise losses.
Indeed, the UK government is re-allowing the opening of
stores based on a tier system. Nonetheless, the Centre for Economics and
Business Research has predicted that this will cost the economy a staggering £900
million daily. To try and offset this, high street outlets have decided to
extend their trading hours, with some receiving visitors 24 hours a day.
Indeed, the fast-fashion retailer Primark
has announced that its 11 outlets will open round the clock once the lockdown
ends. Customers will definitely be happy about this news since it does not have
an online shop. On the other hand, M&S will keep its hundreds of stores
operating until midnight. Some other major brands that will be working till
later than usual are John Lewis, Currys PC World and Next, etc.
With the new tier system
implemented by UK government, even if non-essential stores and services will be
able to reopen, more than 34 million people will have to face tougher
restrictions than before the national lockdown.
Primark will remain open 24 hours a day © Royalty-free image
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