retail recovery
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Retailers plan expansion after two dark years
Physical stores are seen as complimentary to online, while ESG rises up the agenda
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Retail hopes for recovery as empty shops fall
Number of empty stores fell to 14.1%, but that is still higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 12%
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Wet weather dampens retail revival
Footfall fell by 1.7% last week as rainy days kept shoppers at home