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Convenience stores, Odeon Cinema boss and the Olympic legacy

Winifred Robinson looks at why the boss of Odeon cinemas thinks that Strictly Come Dancing is more of a threat to his business than online downloads.

How local independent stores are coping with the twin threats of cash strapped customers and the expansion of the big supermarkets into convenience stores

Why the boss of Odeon cinemas, Rupert Gavin, thinks that Strictly Come Dancing is more of a threat to his business than online downloads.

Melanie Abbott has been back to the Olympic Park in search of the Olympic legacy.

We examine the economics behind the online retailer Amazon and look at how one town has spent its 'Portas Money' and if it has had any effect.

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Fri 28 Dec 2012 12:00
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Convenience stores

    Convenience stores are gloomy about prospects in the coming year.

    Duration: 10:40

  • Smoking

    There’s a new advert aimed at persuading smokers to kick the habit.

    Duration: 05:47

  • Olympic Legacy

    Melanie Abbott visits the Olympia Park midway through its transformation.

    Duration: 09:14

  • Amazon

    Amazon is the world’s biggest online retailer but how did they manage that?

    Duration: 06:44

  • Odeon Cinema

    Rupert Gavin, the boss of Odeon Cinemas.

    Duration: 06:50

  • Portas Towns

    Nelson in Lancashire was one of the twelve towns that won money from the Portas project.

    Duration: 09:32

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Dec 2012 12:00
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 28 Dec 2012 12:04
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4 LW

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