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    Mixed fortunes for London shops hit by COVID-19 pandemic

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    Mixed fortunes for London shops hit by COVID-19 pandemic

    UK retail sales dived by 18.1 percent in April with the country in coronavirus lockdown


    Published:  June 02, 2020 16:38 AFP  and  Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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    Behind the colourful shopfronts in England's Lane, a picture-postcard street near north London's Primrose Hill, business owners are experiencing mixed fortunes as a result of the pandemic lockdown. Image Credit: AFP
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    England's Lane is one of those postcard streets in London just a short walk from Primerose Hill Park. Image Credit: AFP
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    While window displays stay empty and shutters are drawn, including at The Washington pub, certain shops are benefitting as customers avoid big queues elsewhere and seek out items that are hard to find at major retailers. | A woman wearing PPE walks past The Washington pub on England’s Lane in north London. Image Credit: AFP
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    The newsagent and stationery store are enjoying fresh custom from people working remotely and home-schooling their children. | A shopkeeper serves a customer at England’s Papers stationary on England’s Lane. Image Credit: AFP
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    A shopkeeper at England’s Papers stationary on England’s Lane. Image Credit: AFP
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    The street's bike shop has meanwhile struggled to keep up with demand. "It's madness right now, everyone is cycling," Michael Falkowski, co-owner of the Impressed store, tells AFP as he busily fixes a bike. Image Credit: AFP
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    The Grain bakery has expanded its offering, transforming itself into a mini grocer by replacing tables for customers with shelves. | A woman buys a takeaway coffee at Grain Artisan Sourdough bakery on England’s Lane. Image Credit: AFP
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    Owner Kristin Labrague, who has temporarily laid off two of her workers, told AFP that while "it's a bit frightening to take public transport... we wanted to stay open and feed the community". | A bakery assistant attends customers at Grain Artisan Sourdough bakery. Image Credit: AFP
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    Across the street, the Chamomile cafe has shut. Irit Reed, who runs the eatery with husband David, says "the decision to close was based on the safety of our staff, our customers". | A man looks at the window notice informing customers that Chamomile Cafe is closed. Image Credit: AFP
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    A woman wearing PPE looks at the meat counter at Barrett's Butchers meat counter on England’s Lane. Image Credit: AFP
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    A butcher serves a customer at Barrett's Butchers on England’s Lane. Image Credit: AFP
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    A woman reads a notice in the window informing customers that the Visage Hair Salon in England’s Lane is closed. Image Credit: AFP

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