17 March 2021
Bira members were guests on BBC Radio 4 Money Box to discuss the impact of Covid and the future of the high street.
Cathy Frost of Loveone, a gift and lifestyle store in Ipswich, was one of the guests who were able to ask questions of a trio of retail experts questions about moving forward.
Shirley Leader who runs Velvet & Rose, a womenswear boutique in Petersfield, was also a guest asking about some of the issues of unsold stock in fashion.
Cathy Frost also spoke to the Sunday Times on Sunday, March 15. Read the
- Would you like the opportunity to represent the independent retail community in the media? Email emily.bridgewater@bira.co.uk
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