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As we move further into Summer, there have been increased talks about when England’s pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants will be opening. Despite rumours of a June reopening, the government’s roadmap is set on July 4th, dependent on advice at the time. This has of course been met with much enthusiasm, from both businesses and…

Out of all industries, cleaning and hygiene has been on the frontline when it comes to dealing with the COVID-19.However, the industry, like many, have been through a difficult few months. They went from being inundated with orders for hand sanitiser in March, to many of the businesses they support shutting down a few weeks later.

The announcement of shops in England being able to open from June 15th sparked mixed reactions throughout the country. Many retailers were relieved to finally be setting up business again after a difficult few months, and many customers were excited to experience some form of normality and break up the monotony of being inside their homes.

Since the coronavirus lockdown, the UK bicycle industry has seen a significant increase in both usage and bike sales. Retailers, both national and local within the UK, are seeing an increase in orders both for leisure and professional reasons. Phillip Darnton, the Chair of the Bicycle Association, noted that the rise started shortly after lockdown…

At MaxOptra, the more we speak to our customers, the more we realise that the building and construction industry will be one of the first to ramp up activity, post-lockdown.

On May 26th the government announced that as part of plans to further ease lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be able to reopen in England from 15 June. Additionally, outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen even sooner, from 1 June. This announcement has been received with excitement, and relief, by many…

The challenges many businesses have faced this year have resulted in sparks in creativity when it comes to business strategy and marketing. Many B2B businesses are thinking on their toes, identifying new ways to engage with new audiences and keep their business going during difficult times. This has resulted in many businesses making a B2C…

The impact of COVID-19 has been vast for many businesses, all over the world. They have been forced into difficult and often impossible positions; struggling to adapt, plan and deliver to a customer base they are desperate to keep and support. Having to act quickly, many businesses are now dealing with crisis management in an…

When it comes to planning routes, many businesses are still working with manual, paper-based processes which rely on drivers’ knowledge and restrictive, fixed routes. However, by implementing routing software, businesses can experience a whole host of benefits. From reduced costs to happier customers.   Reduced costs Many businesses have traditionally relied on a fix route…

As we’re sure many of you are aware, in the government’s latest significant COVID-10 update, Boris Johnson reported that people who cannot work from home, such as those in the construction or manufacturing industry, should be “actively encouraged” to return to work.

It may not be a surprise to many businesses who have recently had to swiftly adapt and pivot their business model, but new research from PFS has found that the shopping habits of UK consumers have been permanently changed by the COVID-19 lockdown. 60% of consumers are purchasing more goods since lockdown, with 53% purchasing…

As you may be aware, pharmaceutical and medical companies are becoming key in supporting the community during the COVID-19 crisis, both pre and post-lockdown However, they are also facing many new challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic is stretching many of these businesses, including its supplies of essential drugs, to the limits. Forcing many distributors to look…