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Companies often turn to former CEOs when things turn bad. However, a new study suggests that — with the odd notable exception — this tends not to work.
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Superdry boss has warning for all fans of the clothing brand
Daily Express (12 Dec 2019), PDF, Brexit
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Julian Dunkerton and how Superdry spiraled out of style
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SuperGroup shifts focus to international expansion
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Superdry co-founder in talks to buy back ailing brand after sales
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Analysis: Who could replace Laury as Kingfisher CEO?
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Superdry founder defends his role as CEO, slams trend for CVAs
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Struggling Superdry tries to get back into fashion
Britain's Superdry sees profit wiped out as returning founder
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Superdry boss has warning for all fans of the clothing brand