The British high street has had a major makeover, with fashion giants shifting online and furniture and homeware names expanding their presence. With so much change underway, what does the future hold?
The high street’s been on a slow decline for years. Pre-pandemic, various reports recorded falling footfall and an increasing number of stores closing. The survivors were predominantly non-independent and often sold fashion and beauty products.
Homeware is much more of an investment for consumers than fast fashion, which is why the high street is a prime location