‘Grim’ reality of Melbourne retail industry after being hit by two lockdowns

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The second lockdown has seen some Melbourne businesses barely staying afloat, making just one sale a day after the city was faced with another lockdown.

Walking down the iconic shopping precinct of Chapel Street reveals just how badly most retailers have been affected by Stage 4It is estimated that more than 15 per cent of businesses in inner-Melbourne alone could permanently shut their doors due to the cumulative effects of the two lockdowns.

She said revenue loss is in the “millions upon millions” with consumer spending declining considerably as people are being more cautious now that they are living in a “state of the unknown”. “We hope the map is far more clearer than past communication. Last time when we went into Stage 4, there was so much confusion over who could and could not open,” she said, adding that the road map will set the fate for a lot of small businesses.

He said it is the coronavirus pandemic that has forced his business to close for the first time ever, telling news.com.au that he too has faced the hurdle of making just one sale a day through phone purchases.“It’s the first time our store has been fully closed, which obviously means a further reduction in sales,” Mr Langford said.

He said in order to keep his physical business afloat, the government needs to provide more clarity and certainty.“We have made the decision to fight for what we’ve built on the street, but we will definitely be only treading water at best.”Casa Amuk, born and designed in Melbourne, first opened its doors on Chapel Street in 2014 but has to close its doors for the first time ever, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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