Новости за 17.11.2020

British supermarket Asda said on Tuesday its third quarter comparable sales rose 2.7% year-on-year, reflecting strong growth in groceries, particularly online.

As the financial constraints of the pandemic squeezed family budgets, UK consumers became even more price conscious during the first lockdown, according to a new study by Pink Casino.

​Online fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has appointed former Asos and Amazon director Shaun McCabe to its board as an independent non-executive director, with immediate effect.

Warnings that a lockdown extension in England could hasten permanent store closures have been levelled by over 60 concerned retailers.

​The latest English lockdown has seen consumers reverting to some of their e-shopping habits of earlier in the year and on Tuesday, a report said that online sales soared 61% in the first week of November.

​Beauty specialist Warpaint London said on Tuesday that the sale of its products in Tesco and Wilko stores has gone well so far with further Tesco expansion planned and the Wilko deal beating sales expectations.

It may seem like the worst possible time to open a new physical shop, but luxury bag brand Strathberry is betting on the revival of in-person shopping with its first store in key destination, Edinburgh.

Cosy, comfortable clothing and accessories are hot sellers with England back in lockdown but office and party looks have plummeted. Meanwhile, consumers are choosing quality premium pieces but shunning ultra-luxury.