Jun 15, 2020

English consumers urged to “shop with confidence”

All shops in England can now reopen for the first time in three months with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. David Rogers/Getty Images

As non-essential stores in England open for the first time in three months, the boss of bookseller Barnes & Noble and Waterstones explains how quarantining books works. Investors worry about a potential second wave of COVID-19 infections.

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COVID-19

Long lines at London stores mark reopenings after COVID-19 lockdown

by Victoria Craig and Stephen Ryan

Jun 15, 2020

Nonessential businesses across England are opening their doors to shoppers for the first time since March.

With nonessential stores reopening in England on Monday, people will have to get used to shopping in the age of the coronavirus.

Matthew Chattle/Barcroft Media via Getty Images

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