How to win in the new independent retail landscape
Drapers wants to help owners of independent stores make the most of their business. Here, experts from the retail and business industries answer the questions submitted by indies.
The past year has been one like no other for owners of independent fashion stores. Non-essential retail was ordered to close for eight of the last 12 months, prompting quick-thinking independents to switch to selling online and through social media.
As if that were not enough to contend with, following a year of brinkmanship, the Boris Johnson s Brexit deal, which came into effect just days after it was signed, on 1 January 2021 brought with it chaos and confusion over new customs procedures, and new VAT and tariff charges.
The return of buzz and excitement to Fordingbridge will make a huge difference to local businesses, according to firms in the town welcoming customers back today (April 12). The start of the second phase of the Government s roadmap out of lockdown has seen non-essential retail, beauty salons and pub gardens open up again. Businesses throughout Fordingbridge - some of which have been shuttered for months - have been celebrating reopening their doors. Below we take you inside them and behind the scenes in pictures, as they share their hopes and fears for life after the third national lockdown: Good vibe in town
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