COMMENT: Why Covid-19 doesn’t have to mean the end of indie retail

As retailers across the country temporarily close their physical stores and reduce their working hours due to coronavirus restrictions, now more than ever we must think creatively about how we can use this time wisely.
Concern, panic and fear for the future are acute at the moment. The stark reality is that many small and independent businesses will be lost in the wake of this crisis – but not every independent retailer must meet this fate.
The Chancellor’s latest measures aim to hel