New payments data shines a light on the economic impact of the 12th April changes to social distancing in the UK, which included the re-opening of non-essential retail, outdoor hospitality and hair and beauty businesses.
Payments data shows huge rebound for Retail, Pubs & Bars and Hairdressers
Just one week since the changes came into force, Barclaycard Payments has already recorded significant growth across all the sectors that were allowed to re-open, stemming from the country’s pent-up demand for returning to pre-pandemic activities.
Last week’s changes caused a stampede of customers rushing back to hairdressing and beauty businesses