Currie: 'more to be achieved at Foyles'

Incoming Foyles c.e.o. Paul Currie has told The Bookseller his new role is "oozing with opportunity", with "much more work to be done."    Currie, a former Hamleys c.o.o. and Molton Brown retail executive, said he is ready to grow the Foyles business to “realise the potential of its brand” and, especially, to continue the work already started by his predecessor in turning Foyles into a truly experiential retailer. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Foyles to launch libraries in retirement homes

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