UK: Retailers give verdicts on Olympics
It's not been good everywhere, central London, for example, has experienced lower footfall as people stayed away in a bid to avoid the perceived chaos of the capital during the games.
A Sainsbury’s spokeswoman said the retailer had "enjoyed some great trading" at locations that had been opened longer on Sundays due to relaxed trading laws during the Games.
A Tesco spokewoman said: "Like the rest of the nation, our customers have been captivated by the events of the past two weeks, really getting behind Team GB."
"Customers have enjoyed the added convenience of longer opening hours on Sunday, and now we’re gearing up for Paralympic fever in the weeks ahead."
A spokeswoman for Lidl, which also extended its opening hours, said: "There has definitely been an increase in shoppers during the Olympics, most likely because so many people have been stocking up with refreshments to watch the Games at home with friends and family."
Source: Retail-week.com
