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Leicester Companies Still Offering Online Delivery and Collection
| Published: 4th May 2020 18:04 |
With the current UK restrictions due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, businesses in the Leicestershire area are turning to online trade. There are plenty of local companies offering their services either through a custom website, or taking orders on social media. You might not be aware of those still operating, but many of Leicester’s local companies are continuing to trade. Usually there’s the option for delivery within the local area too, allowing customers to stay safe in these difficult times. Some have even updated their range of services to help ease the pressure and help the local community.
Online Business Becomes Essential
With many people turning to alternative or additional forms of home entertainment, online services have seen a surge in interest over the last few weeks. Disney+ has accumulated over 50 million subscribers around the globe since it launched just five months ago. The UK launch coincided with social distancing measures being implemented and saw numbers continue to rise. It’s not just the global giants that you can stream live though, local comedians are getting in on the act too, with Jon Pearson hosting a virtual comedy show featuring three acts every Sunday evening, completely free of charge.
Those who would usually opt for a trip to the local cinema, dinner date, or casino night out with friends, are also seeking out online alternatives. This covers a range of industries from entertainment and streaming to food delivery. And if you’re not sure where to look for quality service, there are many comparison sites offering up-to-date reviews on what’s available to help you make an informed decision. This has been somewhat the norm for already-well established online sectors in the UK like Electronics retailers and iGaming. For example, by reading online casino reviews in the UK, players can find the best site for them in terms of games, bonuses and payment options. And this has also been mirrored in the electronics industry with review sites primarily focused on comparing and reviewing consumer electronics.
Local Businesses Delivering to Your Door
The impact on high street trade in Leicester has been obvious, but that doesn’t mean your favourite products or services aren’t available. Quite the opposite in fact. The recent developments have seen plenty of retailers add or increase their capacity for delivering to the surrounding area.
23 Wine and Whiskey are located in the city centre but offer delivery options both locally and further afield too. You can check out what they have to offer and place an order directly on their website. If you’re ordering from within a three-mile radius of the Granby Street store, same day delivery is available for just £3.99 if placed before 3pm.
Sinple Treats have a host of desserts available for delivery and collection at their Humberstone Road base. There’s an extensive menu available on their website and you can order directly in just a few minutes, paying online to avoid the need for cash to be exchanged. The company are operating a contactless delivery system, protecting both customers and staff by observing social distancing measures.
Retailers Getting Social Through Instagram and Facebook
Although restaurants and takeaways are often available on platforms such as Just Eat or Deliveroo, plenty are taking orders directly through social media too. The direct message function on the platforms mean customers can place their order quickly and easily.
Wigston Fields News & Deli are taking orders via Facebook page for everything from freshly prepared bread and Sunday lunches to compost and soil for your gardening needs. They specialise in locally sourced produce too, supporting other Leicestershire businesses in the process.
With so many local retailers turning to online orders, there are probably more options available on your doorstep than you thought. There has never been a more important time to support local businesses so be sure to find out what’s on offer in your local area.
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