Is homeware the future of the high street?

The high street is changing, with the global pandemic fuelling the transformation. As Ikea replaces Topshop, we explore what’s next for bricks and mortaru0026nbsp;

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