Almost all (97 per cent) of retailers believe that the Government has not provided enough support and 74 per cent are calling for the Energy Bill Relief Scheme to be extended beyond March. A huge 94 per cent want the Government to take action in the upcoming Autumn Statement to preserve UK high streets. An alarming nine in ten believe that their businesses would suffer if the energy bill relief scheme isn’t extended.
Over half (55 per cent) said the Government should introduce a Covid-style VAT or business rate cut and a further 53 per cent think that the Government should introduce a loan scheme so that independent retailers can keep themselves afloat during these difficult times.
As for consumers, the second highest attribute they’ll be looking for in 2023 is good quality goods, beaten only by price. Sustainability (47 per cent), locally sourced products (42 per cent) and personalised shopping experiences (41 per cent) are aspects they’re not going to compromise on as we move into next year.
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