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Radio 4,05 Mar 2015,30 mins

Whatever Happened To?

The Bottom Line

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Sock Shop, Golden Wonder and Lehman Brothers: big names that once dominated the high street, the supermarket shelves and the financial world. They faded from view, yet still exist today. What prompted their demise? How did they lose market share? Evan Davis and guests discuss the rise and fall of these iconic companies and explore whether they can ever reach the success of their golden years. Guests: Vimal Ruia, Managing Director, Sock Shop Paul Allen, CEO, Tayto Tony Lomas, Chief Administrator, Lehman Brothers in the UK Producer: Sally Abrahams.

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