Retailers look to revive UK high streets with new #SaveShops campaign

Ted Baker, Phase Eight, Mint Velvet, Jigsaw and Hobbs are among 16 brands participating in a #SaveShops campaign led by OneStock.

The aim is to increase awareness of in-store services that support a safer shopping experience for customers during the coronavirus outbreak, while helping to safeguard millions of retail jobs throughout the Christmas period.

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The hashtag #SaveShops guides consumers here, where they can find a list of UK brands offering options such as Click and Collect, reserve and collect, assisted remote shopping with a store staff employee as well as home delivery.

Retailers that provide any of these services are invited to sign up.

“This is a fantastic initiative in what has been an extremely disrupted year,” says Beth Butterwick, Consulting Partner at Jigsaw. “We are looking forward to welcoming customers back to each of our locations with open arms in December.”

”These are more than just places to shop, each one plays an important and unique part in being part of a real community hub. Let our doors open safely so we can listen, support, serve and add a little bit of Christmas joy.”

“I’m proud to support the #SaveShops movement,” adds Helen Williamson, Retail Adviser and former Managing Director at Whistles.

“Having enjoyed a lifetime working in retail myself, we must now come together to support our local shops and protect the livelihoods of all our shop workers.”