Retailers in Diss have warned that they face an existential threat as they find themselves up against the growing popularity of online shopping. Helen Beeching, who runs Our Slice of Country Life, has warned that the high street may struggle to survive if shopping habits do not change. “If everyone shops online, then new shops won’t open,” she said. Sue Kiddie, who runs clothing store Tatters, feels more optimistic about the future of the high street. “They feel much more comfortable in Diss.”Mrs Kiddie added that, while the rise in online shopping had certainly made an impact, it was far from a death knell for the high street.

Source: Express February 20, 2022 08:09 UTC