In a year in which we lost BHS, Marks and Spencer continued to struggle to steady the ship, and the internet grew ever mightier, retailers could be forgiven for feeling the pressure.
A county branch of BHS is working with the Salvation Army to help disadvantaged children this Christmas.
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