Pret A Manger CEO: Shoplifting, subscriptions & UK high street survival

How is Pret A Manger turning a London high-street staple into a powerhouse brand? In this episode of The Business, chief executive Pano Christou breaks down the Pret A Manger global strategy, detailing how the company adapts its corporate strategy for international markets while staying true to its British business roots.

Recorded live at The Times Future of London summit, Hannah Prevett sits down with one of retail's most prominent industry leaders. Pano reflects on his 26-year journey from the shop floor to the executive suite, sharing lessons in entrepreneurship, building a resilient model, and navigating changing retail trends and consumer habits.

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Presenter:

Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times

Guest:

Pano Christou, Chief Executive of Pret A Manger

Producer: Hope Federico

Executive Producers: Miriam Hall and Emily Leahy

Video Producer: Bronwen Latham

Image: Getty

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