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The pandemic is shrinking the market for officewear

Aug 3, 2020
Tailored Brands and Lord & Taylor join list of retail brands that filed for bankruptcy. There is little need for business attire when offices are empty.
A professionally dressed worker walks in London. Fewer people are working in offices, so business apparel remains in closets.
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