The British retail industry has received a welcome boost after research revealed that cautiously optimistic UK consumers are preparing to loosen their purse strings when lockdown ends.Last week saw the reopening of car showrooms and outdoor markets, while non-essential shops are about to open their doors following a three-month enforced closure.A OnePoll Consumer Confidence Survey found 61 per cent of UK adults expect to spend the same or more on household purchases than they did last year - with nine per cent prepared to dig deeper.This is likely to be music to the ears of the embattled High Street, with respondents expressing their intention to purchase goods such as carpets, furniture, and electrical products for their home.The.