http://disqus.com/by/Ian_Parish/enWed, 28 Jan 2009 08:58:47 -0000http://www.retail-week.com/backingukretail/index.html#comment-5615861<p>Ian Parish, head of retail at Atisreal, says: "It is important that everyone involved in the retail industry works together to ensure that as positive an outlook as possible is maintained, given the circumstances. Whilst retail may be one of the first sectors to show the signs of a slowing economy, it is also the first to show the positive signs of the start of recovery. Let’s not forget that the Christmas and January figures appear to be showing that the are still retailers out there winning new business."</p>Ian_ParishWed, 28 Jan 2009 08:58:47 -0000