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The Coronavirus crisis has taken it's fair share of victims in the world of retail, tolling the death knell for a whole slew of companies including Debenhams, Long Tall Sally, Cath Kidson, Warehouse and Oasis. And yet, recent news tells us all is not lost – Boohoo has stepped in and bought the online businesses of both Warehouse and Oasis for a bargain £5.25m....

Retailers are worried about the AW20 season - and for good reason. With so much uncertainty surrounding the re-opening of non-essential stores and spending at an all-time low, forward orders written in January and February were decided in a wholly different era.  As the UK lockdown continues, the period retailers will be able sell SS20 clothing, even at a discount, is dwindling.  Fashion retailers...

This wasn't supposed to happen. When budgeting for our businesses in the upcoming year, none of us figured in the possibility of a global pandemic. This was most definitely not part of the plan. And yet here we are. Facing the reality of a world in lockdown. Having to close our doors, put our businesses and lives on hold. Production has halted, shipments are...