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On this episode of Talking Shop I’m joined by Alain Bejjani—former Group CEO of Middle East retail giant Majid Al Futtaim, and author of the definitive new book, NEXT: Leading Through the New Realities. Drawing on his childhood in war-torn Beirut, and his experience steering a $9.5bn dollar retail and lifestyle empire through a global pandemic, Alain brings an unmatched perspective on leadership under pressure. Today, we break down his crisis survival playbook for retailers operating in distress. We discuss why resilience must always outpace efficiency, the four assets a brand must protect at all costs, and how to turn macro-turmoil into a long-term direction that scales.

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With the arrival of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) businesses who mishandle personal data will leave themselves open to a fine of up to £17.5m.

Research by information management company EDM Group found that 76% of UK businesses say a large amount of mail and communications are incorrectly allocated due to human error.

Research showed that 39% of businesses have experienced a negative impact of poor mail and communication management, only 16% of businesses said they met their mail management service level.

As many as 81% of businesses say they have not adopted a digital mailroom, leaving themselves open to potential fines after the GDPR is implemented on 25 May.

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