COMMENT: 2019 marked a new chapter in our nation’s high street story

Over the course of the last year, we visited high streets across the UK to see and hear first-hand how small retailers were combating the business challenges 2019 had brought. There’s no denying that amidst the backdrop of big chain closures and continued economic uncertainty, it was a tough year for retailers.
But what really impressed me is the demonstration of strength and resilience keeping our high streets alive.
The government-run Great British High Street Awards, in partnership with