Would paying monthly rents make a big difference to your business?

Are young shoppers starting to feel the pinch?

Is job security more of a concern for you this year?

Have summer Sales boosted footfall in your store?

Will the BBC documentary on Primark put people off shopping there?

Have you cut back your spring 09 buying budget?

Will early Sales kill your summer season?

Can Elaine McPherson revive the value sector?

Are you planning to drop smaller brands in favour of bigger labels?

Did the warm bank holiday make up for a poor Easter?

Is the strong euro proving problematic to your buying and pricing strategies?

Will suppliers buying retailers improve the health of the industry?

Are suppliers helping to mitigate the impact of weak sterling?

Are you cutting your autumn 09 budgets?

Are you concerned about 2009 trading?

Has Christmas gift-buying begun?

Are Christmas internet sales better than store sales?

Will you be forced to discount before Christmas?

Will a 2.5% reduction in VAT stimulate consumer spending?

Will indies continue to gain market share in the 35-plus womenswear market?

Is there life left in celebrity collaborations?

Is the designer sector starting to feel the downturn?

Have your sales been given a back-to-school boost?

Has the autumn season started well?

Are overseas markets fuelling growth at your business in the downturn?

Will the spring 09 trends help get shoppers spending?