and you would expect to receive that money in 20, 30 days. this year you are paying for stock and to get that cash back in you re having to wait 90 days, 120 days. we have had to be quite selective on the products we have got. on top of that we have had increased freight costs, that has pushed prices up six or seven fold, so for example last year to move containers across from asia into the uk it would cost around £2500. this year at times we have seen costs coming in at about £17,000 to £18,000 so that has put a lot of pressure on us. i think with all the factors at play this year it s harder to give those big headline discounts. it s more important to just give a broader discount across a wider range of products. kate hardcastle is a retail analyst she s in leeds in the north of england.