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John Lewis announced yesterday the re-opening of another 10 stores but advised that not of all of their remaining 18 stores will open again, leading to further fears of job cuts and a growing crisis in the retail industry. The 156 year old department store empire added its name to an ever growing list of retail giants which have announced closures and job cuts...

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...

Right now, the fashion industry has come to a standstill. Trade shows have been cancelled, stores are closed, online sales have stagnated and, understandably, many businesses are wondering how they will survive this downturn in our collective fortunes. It's important to remember that, however devastating the current crisis may seem, it is finite and will come to an end. The return to normality may...