Sector overview
The UK retail sector has experienced a turbulent few years, with store closures during national lockdowns, supply chain crises, Brexit red-tape, driver shortages and most recently, pressures from rising costs. Whilst there has been much relief within the sector at the ending of national lockdowns, the challenge ahead will be the rising cost of living in the UK and how this will impact consumer confidence and therefore demand in general.th store closures during national lockdowns, supply chain crises, Brexit red-tape, driver shortages and most recently, pressures from rising costs. Whilst there has been much relief within the sector at the ending of national lockdowns, the challenge ahead will be the rising cost of living in the UK and how this will impact consumer confidence and therefore demand in general.
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