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“I have a responsibility to lots of people in my life. I have three children, I'm a wife, I have 60 staff and lots of charity shops, so therefore I have a responsibility to be well, I think. I have a personal trainer three times a week, I do yoga and I meditate.”

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Mary Portas

Mary Portas is a renowned retail consultant and television personality, born on May 28, 1960. She is known for her deep insights into the retail industry and her understanding of consumer behavior. Portas has over 30 years of experience in the retail sector, serving as a consultant for several retail brands and sharing her professional knowledge and insights on television. more

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