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Jun 2020
45m 15s

Boots - 10 Years Change in 10 Weeks

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Rory talks to Helen Normoyle, Marketing Director of Boots, about the changing face of the high street. Coronavirus has had its effect but things are changing anyway and the pandemic has clearly speeded up the evolution of retail. Helen talks about Boots' 'prescribed kindness" philosophy. The chemist has been involved with the health of the nation for 172 years - much longer than the NHS. What are the changes happening now and the changes to come not only for the health and beauty brand but across the spectrum of high street retail.

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