beologisch:
As I've said before, it's affecting high-end jewellery and clothing, too. Spoke to a friend who runs a clothing store in Bath, this lunchtime, and she's meeting with her solicitor to start liquidation proceedings. Was really shocked. She's losing money this year and 2008 has been a disaster. The store will be no more by the end of Summer.
It's a brand store, too. Not some run-of-the-mill clothing store. Ok, it's a franchise, but it's a well known store. Worrying.