Burberry on Friday said it is encouraged by a “strong rebound” in parts of Asia where lockdowns have eased, as it outlined how UK shops will look in future.

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Demand for meat dipped because of channel and supply chain constraints and shoppers’ lower purchase intent

Socially distanced shopping proves a hard sell in the French capital with few places open to show off

The Chinese e-commerce giant became a go-to place for many people to buy groceries online during coronavirus-induced lockdowns thanks to reliable deliveries arranged by its in-house logistics unit.

CK Asset Holdings, the property arm of Li Ka-shing’s empire, was awarded a land plot in Kowloon for the bargain price of HK$4.95 billion ($639 million).