Happy to be in the Top 10 Articles for Ragtrader this Year.
The key message from my article is to act early, something The PAS Group did not do, and while the business has been sold off there is still the outstanding matter of Review and Black Pepper overloaded with stores and a decision pending in the new year on their future according to news reports.
https://www.ragtrader.com.au/news/top-two-revealed-these-are-ragtrader-s-top-10-stories-this-year
Most retailers will be glad to see the back of 2020 and in early January their minds will turn to the end of Jobkeeper on the 28th March 2021 and the question of survival in 2021 with depleted cash reserves and a potential gap between the roll-out of a vaccine and recovery.
My News Years message to all retailers especially those still on Jobkeeper is to get advice especially if you have
- Excessive stock
- Too many unprofitable stores
- Depleted cash reserves
- You are unprofitable without Jobkeeper
In early January Myself and Louisa Sijabat an insolvency expert explore the options for retailers experiencing stress or unsure of what options are available. This article will appear in Ragtrader Magazine so look out for it or ring if you want to get ahead of the game. The article is titled "How Fashion Retail Should Prepare for the Stimulus Packages Ending" a must read for CEO and CFO of retail and consumer wholesale.