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Coming from an industry so hard hit by the Coronavirus crisis, with 180,000 retail jobs lost last year and more predicted for 2021, it is difficult to see any silver linings as we suffer through yet another lockdown. However recent figures show that things are on the up for much of the population, with the number of people on reduced salaries down by 50%...

When things get tough it's often hard to remember why you started. When you're drowning in paperwork, figures and the latest sales initiatives it can be hard to see beyond the next task at hand. Whether you own a fashion retail chain or a small independent boutique, it's safe to assume that you started out with a desire to share your love of fashion...

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...