Sector staged modest comeback in February, with easing of England’s outside Covid restrictions in sight
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Spending on home improvements and garden furniture in February, in preparation for the restart of outdoor socialising in England next week, helped the retail sector stage a modest comeback during the UK’s third lockdown.
Retail sales increased by 2.1% in February from the previous month but the high street continued to struggle, with all non-essential shops forced to remain closed.