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“Basically we get confused a bit about what retail is. It is really just buying things, putting them on a floor and selling them.”

Quote by Gerry Harvey

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Gerry Harvey, born on September 18, 1939, is a distinguished entrepreneur known for his success in the retail industry. He is particularly renowned for the success of the Harvey Norman chain, a widely distributed home and electronics retailer across Australia and New Zealand. Harvey is respected in the business community for his innovation and leadership. more

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