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By: Bill Grimsey

Bill Grimsey is the former chief executive of Wickes, Iceland, Booker and Focus DIY.

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  • Stop clinging to the last century and let the high street evolve

    Every January, without fail, the hand-wringing begins. After predictably poor Christmas retail results, everyone wants to know: are we seeing the death of the high street? The gloom doesn’t stop. Last week, the boss of John Lewis was the latest to lament the retail landscape, warning of potential store closures and job losses.  Why are [...]

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