St Helens shoppers welcomed easing of lockdown with spending spree
Barrow Street in St Helens town centre, where customers are enjoying outdoor hospitality Pic Bernard Platt ST HELENS shoppers welcomed the return of non-essential shops last week with a spending spree, figures suggest. As coronavirus restrictions eased many retailers were allowed to open their doors for the first time since early January. The banking firm Revolut analysed the data of 4,000 of its customers in St Helens between April 12 and 18, comparing it to the average weekly spend in February 2020, before lockdown started. St Helens shoppers spent 114 per cent more on average last week than normal, according to their data – with T K Maxx the most popular shop.
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THERE was sunshine, smiles and plenty of optimism in St Helens as the easing of lockdown saw more retailers reopen their doors on Monday. The happy faces did not just belong to the store owners, who have endured an arduous few months. For there was joy among the shoppers too, back enjoying trips round the shops with friends, a spot of retail therapy, or a drink and chat outside in the sunshine. Although some restrictions did remain, it was a day when the spirits were lifted, with fine, albeit chilly weather, brightening the mood. Friends Pat, Linda and Norah are glad to be out and about and keen to support St Helens town centre