High Street

Optical professionals from across the UK describe how local businesses are faring and share their predictions for the future of the High Street

From deserted city centres, to the rise of home working and online sales, the pandemic has changed how people work, socialise and shop. At the close of a year that no one saw coming, OT  looks ahead

Nicholas Rumney, chairman of BBR Optometry, speaks to OT  about joining the Hakim Group, the changes that COVID-19 has brought, and practice business models

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of March, while the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has been increased

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month following the Prime Minister’s plans for a four-week period of national restrictions

A survey carried out by Talentshed revealed that over half of respondents had seen a change in their employment status due to the pandemic

The survey, held by Johnson & Johnson Vision, found a “disconnect” between how the public views the importance of eye health and how regularly they attend an eye examination

The Winter Economy Plan includes a new ‘Job Support Scheme’ for employees returning on reduced hours, and an extension to loan scheme repayments

The research, conducted by Vision Express, found that while COVID-19 has created delays, nearly a quarter of the population have not rebooked appointments

Up to 48 Boots Opticians stores could close as the company launches a consultation for a transformation plan in response to the impact of coronavirus