ICSM: River Island's pre-tax loss of £50.1m is a concern to its suppliers

One the high streets big names has posted a massive pre-tax loss causing concerns to their many suppliers. River Island have already closed 20 stores and are struggling to stay afloat after recording a £51m pre-tax loss for the last financial year.

Before a company collapses there are a number of tell-tale signs said Ian Carrotte of ICSM. “Pre-tax losses are an obvious indicator, as are fire sales of stock or property.

"Failure to repay loans as is the case at the moment with the Chinese property firm Evergrande which are on the brink of collapse. But late payment or non-payment to suppliers is a red warning light that should not be ignored.”

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