For more than 30 years, Debbie Robinson has helped shape UK retail, leading major high-street names while championing people, communities and sustainability. In this episode, she shares how purpose and values guide her leadership as CEO of Central Co-op, which is one of the country’s largest independent co-operative societies.Debbie talks about:How a Saturday job led to a lifelong career in retailThe purpose behind Central Co-op’s mission to create “a sustainable society for all”Why fair reward, training and respect for colleagues are vital to a healthy sectorTackling retail crime and building stronger community tiesThe meaning of membership, from democratic decision-making to local impactCentral Co-op’s renewable energy push and ethical sourcing projects in MalawiChelmsford Star Co-op joining Central Co-op and how it strengthens both societiesWhy young people should “ask for forgiveness, not permission” as they grow their careersA conversation about purpose-driven leadership, community resilience and why people remain at the heart of every great retail story.** Please do leave a rating and, if you have time, a little review - it really does help the word get out ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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