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Can kinder capitalism compete in ruthless retail?

Graham Watson

3rd May 2024

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This lengthy FT video clip looks at whether an employee-owned retail business, like John Lewis, can continue to thrive in an increasingly competitive retail market. But not only is the external business environment more challenging, but the business also faces a number of other internal challenges, some of which may reflect a business that's struggling to control its costs and modernise.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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