Sir Philip Green at London Fashion Week

The video discusses the fashion industry, focusing on Sir Philip Green's retail empire, including Topshop. It highlights the challenges faced by the retail market, such as economic downturns and weather impacts. The video also covers Topshop's global expansion and the economic factors affecting retail sales, with a specific look at the unexpected decline in January's retail figures.

What impact did the recession have on retail spending according to the text?

What do the retail figures for January indicate about consumer spending?