Arnold Dillon: Shop owners can have some optimism, but recovery has  challenges

Unlocking households' spending power will be key to strong economic rebound

Traditional shops should get the chance to recover, but 2021 is likely to bring more challenges.

The next few months will not be easy.

While the rapid roll-out of an effective Covid vaccine provides hope of a return to normality, far-reaching new Covid restrictions heap further pressure on many businesses already struggling to survive.