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“I could have closed down bits of British Home Stores to make more money but it's not my style. I want to make my money as a retailer, not by putting people out of work.”

Quote by Philip Green

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Philip Green, a British businessman, was born on March 15, 1952. He is the founder of Arcadia Group, a leading fashion retail group in the UK, which owns several well-known brands such as Topshop and Boden. Green is renowned for his business acumen and investment vision, achieving great success in the retail industry. more

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