Running a 130-year-old family department store in 2024
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This episode we’re joined by Sam Walker, the manager of independent, family-run department store Walker & Ling. He discusses the interesting history behind the building itself, how retailers can best engage with their local community, his approach to running a sustainable independent business, and the return of traditional stores to the high street.
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