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River Island: Evolving Entrepreneurship

BoF sits down with River Island chief executive, Ben Lewis, to learn more about the company's 60 year history, from a fruit and vegetable market stall to global fast fashion brand.
Ben Lewis, chief executive of River Island | Source: River Island
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