Disruption in the UK retail market continues at the value end of the market, with many fast fashion retailers in Europe and the US citing increasing and unbearable pressure from Shein and Temu for the loss of their Gen-Z consumers. With the likes of Forever 21 closing its doors and UK’s New Look also rationalizing its store footprint, online fast ...

There’s no question that the last twelve months have been challenging for retailers. As inflation impacts consumer spending and tariffs impact supply chains, asset-based lenders are reducing loan-to-value (LTV) for AR and Inventory, leaving retailers with limited options for much needed liquidity. We are advising an increasing number of lenders that are looking to leverage the unsecured value of intellectual ...