The Week In Retail Issue 20

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FEATURE / BUSINESS BUILDING / NEWS / ADVERTISMENT

LOCAL SOURCING WEETABIX SURVEY

HALF OF SHOPPERS ‘ACTIVELY SEEKING‘ LOCAL PRODUCTS A NEW SURVEY HAS FOUND THAT ALMOST HALF OF UK SHOPPERS ARE NOW ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCTS WHEN THEY VISIT A STORE.

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new survey commissioned by Weetabix has revealed that almost one- third of UK consumers admit the Covid-19 pandemic has made them realise how important locally sourced products are to the country’s economy.

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The survey of 2,000 UK adults found that 48% were actively looking for locally sourced items in stores. Furthermore, a third say that they have been more supportive of local British businesses during lockdown than ever before.


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