Whatever Happened To?
Sock Shop, Golden Wonder and Lehman Brothers: big names that faded but have not vanished.
The Bottom Line · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Sock Shop, Golden Wonder and Lehman Brothers: big names that once dominated the high street, the supermarket shelves and the financial world. They faded from view, yet still exist today. What prompted their demise? How did they lose market share? Evan Davis and guests discuss the rise and fall of these iconic companies and explore whether they can ever reach the success of their golden years.
Guests:
Vimal Ruia, Managing Director, Sock Shop
Paul Allen, CEO, Tayto
Tony Lomas, Chief Administrator, Lehman Brothers in the UK
Producer: Sally Abrahams.