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MissAdventure Fri 17-Apr-20 22:57:20

The lockdown has had consequences for businesses.

The local paper shop has folded, for one, whilst a bathroom fitter has stated that business has gone down the pan.

Any you've heard of?

Chestnut Thu 23-Apr-20 09:40:29

Clock makers say they are keeping things ticking over but time is running out and every second counts.

mrswoo Wed 22-Apr-20 17:54:30

The soft furnishing company thinks that unless business picks up it will be curtains for them.

MissAdventure Wed 22-Apr-20 17:30:43

Nappy manufacturers have pooh-pooed the idea that sales have suffered.

mrswoo Wed 22-Apr-20 17:26:45

The local opticians couldn’t see their way out of the lockdown

Chestnut Wed 22-Apr-20 17:20:23

Despite all the home improvements going on wallpaper is taking a bit of a pasting, although paint sales are still running smoothly.

May7 Wed 22-Apr-20 16:18:41

They just cant keep it up can they

MissAdventure Wed 22-Apr-20 16:16:57

Viagra manufacturers have said they're finding it very hard.

May7 Wed 22-Apr-20 16:16:01

grin

Grannynannywanny Wed 22-Apr-20 15:56:58

They’ll be glad the s* times are behind them
( apologies if that was too rude)

Chestnut Wed 22-Apr-20 15:17:43

Toilet paper manufacturers are on a roll, and celebrating a most successful year with their traditional toast of 'Bottoms Up!'

Chestnut Wed 22-Apr-20 14:26:25

Children's toy manufacturers were upset at first and threw their toys out of the pram. Since then they have been playing with their figures and are coming up with new ideas all the time.

Chestnut Wed 22-Apr-20 11:03:40

Welsh slate manufacturers are still busy making roofing tiles and are confident they will weather the storm.

Grannynannywanny Wed 22-Apr-20 10:51:59

Cycle repair shop apologises for closing and leaving their customers deflated

Chestnut Wed 22-Apr-20 10:31:21

Makers of men's shirts say they will eventually iron out their problems.

Juliet27 Wed 22-Apr-20 10:11:02

Kick Boxers say it all feels like a kick in the teeth

Chestnut Wed 22-Apr-20 09:53:15

The AA can't seem to find their way at the moment, but are confident they will be able to plan a route around the problem and make repairs to their finances.

Bellanonna Wed 22-Apr-20 00:09:03

The tattooist said the whole thing’s getting under his skin

Chestnut Tue 21-Apr-20 23:26:08

Things have gone quiet for makers of hot tubs, but they say they are quite relaxed about it and will just soak it up.

Chestnut Tue 21-Apr-20 23:19:38

Battery sales have gone a bit flat. Manufacturers are hoping to recharge their business when things are back to normal.

May7 Tue 21-Apr-20 22:54:23

The VCR store manager states he wants it all put on record

Grannynannywanny Tue 21-Apr-20 19:29:58

The milliner said let’s take our hats off to the NHS

katie1 Tue 21-Apr-20 19:06:35

Champagne makers have had the fizz taken out of their profits

CherryCezzy Tue 21-Apr-20 18:39:45

You're enjoying this thread Chestnut and have been on a roll all along. Loving these! ?

Turkey farmers are telling me that this is really knocking the stuffing out of their businesses.

Puppeteers have had to pull some strings to survive.

Pullover manufacturers are sweating it out.

Mechanical engineers, on the other hand, have got into gear and things are moving again for them.

Chestnut Tue 21-Apr-20 17:54:08

Dress shops are wearing it well, but say that making a profit seems to have gone out of fashion

Chestnut Tue 21-Apr-20 17:44:57

Makers of sofas and armchairs say they've had the stuffing knocked out of them and they'll just have to sit it out.