NEW YORK — For small retailers across the country, the coronavirus outbreak has turned an already challenging business environment into never-ending uncertainty. ADVERTISEMENT“It’s a rollercoaster we ride every day,” says Witt, whose store, Velvet Window, reopened May 1 after being closed since March. She hopes to boost sales by selling at an outdoor market where shoppers can feel more comfortable. Still, Witt is grateful to be open — there are empty stores in the shopping center where Velvet Window is located. One of Singh’s biggest challenges now is marketing to new customers as she tries to replace the shoppers who left.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 23, 2020 13:07 UTC