Crunch time for independent retailers

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Ben Sinclair from Living Simply says expert advice on things like boot fitting will become rare if people continue to buy online rather than in stores.
The economic downturn has hit independent outdoor retailers hard while consumers have more choice than ever. If you live in Auckland and are in need of a new pair of boots, chances are those in the know will point you to ‘that little store up the stairs opposite Kathmandu’, on Newmarket’s Broadway. Living Simply, as […]
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