Episodes (Page 3)
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John Vincent returned as Leon CEO after four years, frustrated with minority shareholder status, and placed the company in administration to rebuild after it became an 'orphan child' within larger ...
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Tom Beahon argues that rising replica kit prices reflect genuine cost increases from inflation, material prices, and sports investment rather than arbitrary corporate greed
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Mark Constantine describes the Christmas retail rush as 'preparing for war' and emphasizes the logistical challenges of peak season
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Rupert Soames expresses shock at government ministers' limited understanding of business realities, particularly regarding employment, investment, and economic growth
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Dame Emma Walmsley confirms GSK will invest four times more in the US than the UK, citing America's scale, commercial opportunities, and favourable business environment
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James Daunt has natural disdain for AI-written books but says he would sell them if clearly labeled, reflecting consumer choice
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Mark Fitzpatrick highlights how budget speculation led to premature pension withdrawals as people acted on uncertainty rather than long-term strategy
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Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle calls for international cooperation to address growing security risks to Europe's submarine cables from Russia
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Ford UK's Lisa Brankin warns that a proposed 'pay per mile' tax on EVs could suppress already fragile electric vehicle demand
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Sundar Pichai acknowledges that no company, including Google, is immune from an AI investment bubble despite the company's scale and diversified approach
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Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea discusses UK energy sector challenges and opportunities.
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Julian Dunkerton co-founded Superdry and returned in 2019 after walking away when the company's valuation plummeted from £2 billion to £8 million
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Tim Richards transitioned from M&A lawyer to cinema industry leader after a chance Financial Times job listing led to roles at Paramount and Universal
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Jo Whitfield became the first female Chair of the British Retail Consortium and discusses how retail is transforming due to online shopping, social media, and changing customer habits
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Glenn Fogel reports that foreign visits to the USA have declined, citing policies of the Trump administration as a contributing factor
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Fiona Eastwood identifies kids' screen time as Merlin Entertainments' biggest competition and explains why the company partners with brands like Lego, Peppa Pig, and Minecraft
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Nick Mackenzie urges the Chancellor for immediate tax relief on pubs and requests no surprise budget measures, citing hospitality's absorption of £300 million in additional costs since 2019
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Jamie Dimon warns that the AI market is frothy and overheated due to hype-driven investment, with the potential for the bubble to burst
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Asli Ertonguc argues that requiring licenses to sell vapes would have greater impact on reducing smoking than the Tobacco and Vaping Bill currently in parliament
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AO CEO John Roberts discusses leading through tough decisions and economic challenges.