Why you can’t afford to hold back on buying

Many retailers prudently approached autumn 09 by buying less forward order, reducing their brand offer and keeping very tight controls on their operating costs and cash flow. Now, as Christmas approaches, the buying season for autumn 10 looms large, so what can we expect this time around?

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