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Home > Business > UK’s Shaftesbury posts wider half-year loss as pandemic pummels retail

UK’s Shaftesbury posts wider half-year loss as pandemic pummels retail

Published by Wanda Rich

Posted on May 25, 2021

1 min read

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Empty retail streets in London during the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on businesses - Global Banking & Finance Review — A deserted street in London highlights the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on retail businesses, as reflected in Shaftesbury's wider half-year loss. This image underscores the challenges faced by the retail sector in the UK during these unprecedented times.