Retailers call on shoppers to buy from local shops

Devastated high street needs sales to survive coronavirus crisis, retail groups say

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Retailers are appealing to customers to support their local shops to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has devastated high street trade.

It's really important people go back to using their high street," said Gary Grant, the owner of toy chain The Entertainer. We employ local people in local towns and if I want to hold on to my staff I need turnover."