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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?

NotAGran55 Sun 19-Apr-20 22:31:46

The local boxing club have thrown in the towel .

May7 Sun 19-Apr-20 22:28:21

Travel agents say there's just nowhere to go with it

MissAdventure Sun 19-Apr-20 18:01:03

Bra manufacturers are set to go bust.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 17:30:08

The horse racing world feel they're approaching the finishing line.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 17:09:00

Tailors are struggling to line their pockets.

Juliet27 Sun 19-Apr-20 17:03:56

Even dentists say it leaves a nasty taste in the mouth

Juliet27 Sun 19-Apr-20 17:03:05

The psychiatrist thought it was all in the mind

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 17:00:27

With the supermarkets so busy dairy farmers are milking it for all they're worth.

Grannynannywanny Sun 19-Apr-20 16:50:39

The pharmacist said this is a bitter pill to swallow

NotAGran55 Sun 19-Apr-20 16:33:20

The dressmaker is having to cut her coat according to her cloth .

Juliet27 Sun 19-Apr-20 16:29:21

Surfers are fearing a second wave

Juliet27 Sun 19-Apr-20 16:22:10

The local bakery has become brown bread

Juliet27 Sun 19-Apr-20 16:21:29

Farriers are now down at heel

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 16:16:24

Pubs have called closing time.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 16:10:47

Restaurants are simply unable to feed their bank accounts.

NotAGran55 Sun 19-Apr-20 16:04:31

Dyson will just have to suck up the dramatic fall in sales of their cleaners and fans and wait for it to blow over .

MissAdventure Sun 19-Apr-20 15:54:33

Meanwhile gyms are complaining that personal trainers are muscling in on the gap in the market.

Quesera Sun 19-Apr-20 15:49:22

Flour producers say there’s not a grain of truth in reports of shortages

Quesera Sun 19-Apr-20 15:47:52

Teachers have been outclassed.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 15:30:51

Makers of microscopes say they are looking carefully at staffing levels.

tiredoldwoman Sun 19-Apr-20 15:26:42

Tyre company said that it hasn't been a Good Year .

tiredoldwoman Sun 19-Apr-20 15:25:01

Copydex company was staying glued to the news reports .

tiredoldwoman Sun 19-Apr-20 15:22:43

Nurofen said it was all becoming a bit of a headache .

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 15:17:08

Shoe makers are putting their best foot forward.

Wheniwasyourage Sun 19-Apr-20 15:04:46

Abattoirs are making a killing.