Our research for the Post Office revealed that their branches are crucial the survival of the UK’s High Streets.
Our polling found that 33% of respondents said that on their last trip to the Post Office they had stopped at another shop, café, pub or restaurant, generating £1.1 billion in additional revenue for other businesses - and keeping many of them afloat. Post officescame out as the top choice when respondents were asked what would make up their ideal High Street – ahead of stalwarts like a supermarket or a GP’s surgery. We also polled small businesses, with 43% of small businesses saying they would not survive without a local Post Office to handle distribution.
