Interview with Christopher Haskins: A Man of Many Parts
Judie Lannon: You are obviously a man of many interests, but let me begin by asking you about the business side of your interests, particularly the current supermarket scene. What are your expectations about the effects of Wal-Mart coming to Britain?
Christopher Haskins: I dont think it will have a particularly profound effect. The big issues in retailing were really six years ago when the discounters came in from the continent and brought commodity prices down. That had a major impact on the big supermarkets. Apart from that, everything...