Coronavirus: How long will retail be immune?

It’s no secret that retail – along with countless industries – is feeling the heat of the coronavirus outbreak. Many have been forced to close stores in China as a result, while others have already warned on supply shortages.
With the outbreak largely concentrated in the major commerce hubs of mainland China and now Iran, Italy and South Korea, COVID-19 has already prompted major companies to slash upcoming revenue expectations.
Many retailers, particularly ones in the luxury s