High Street

New measures are set to support UK households with the cost of living this winter, but businesses still face rising costs

OT  looks into the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19 absences, and how employers are approaching support

Netflix, gym, coffee… eye plan? OT  talks with practices about switching to private care and asks whether the future of eye care will be by monthly payment

From learning sign language to promoting healthy lifestyles, OT  profiles the diverse ways optical professionals are giving back to their communities

Held by Media 10, organisers of 100% Optical, the survey findings “reinforce the massive impact” of the pandemic, and highlighted the innovative changes made by practices

Walgreens Boots Alliance declined to comment on speculation that it was considering selling its Boots business in the UK but has confirmed its “renewed priorities” for 2022

A new report by AXA has measured the effect of the pandemic on High Street health services including optometry, but suggests that small businesses will continue to adapt

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