Or the LNP donor owner decided to cop the rap because he's a good guy and

The damage to his business and business reputation would not be worth that. His associated store sells $5000 suits.

Unless you are now implying that the LNP gave him hush money in the form of promised patronage, contracts and accounts?

I hope that we see the LNP distance themselves from this establishment - they would be foolish iof they didn't - imagine what would happen if word got out about continued patronage or money exchanges now.