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General Motors and Chrysler eagerly accepted the taxpayer-funded lifeline, but Ford made a bold decision to go it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by the visionary leadership of CEO Alan Mulally, Ford undertook a monumental and transformative plan. Mulally sought to unify Ford’s fractious global operations, revitalise its uninspired product lineup, and combat a toxic corporate culture mired in infighting, blame-shifting, and complacency. The endeavour was fraught with risk, yet it was the only viable strategy that could ensure the Ford family—America's last great industrial dynasty—retained control over the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMulally and his dedicated team accomplished one of the greatest comebacks in business history. 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This extraordinary tale delves into the life and career of a man who, at the peak of his power, was a titan of the retail world—with the clout to command the attention of prime ministers and supermodels alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen's empire began to crumble with the catastrophic collapse of British Home Stores (BHS), a beloved institution that left 11,000 employees without jobs and jeopardised the pensions of 20,000 individuals. The scandal reached its zenith when it was revealed that Green's mismanagement had created a colossal £571 million pension deficit. Though he eventually contributed £363 million towards addressing this shortfall, the damage to his reputation was irreparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative takes a darker turn as Green's troubles escalate. In October 2018, he was at the centre of Britain's #MeToo scandal, accused of sexual and racial harassment by multiple individuals. These revelations not only conveyed a troubling portrait of the man behind the retail success but also highlighted systemic issues within his businesses. Simultaneously, Topshop, another cornerstone of Green’s empire, faced its own financial woes, with its pension deficits swelling perilously close to the figures that had precipitated BHS’s downfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this engrossing exposé, award-winning journalist Oliver Shah, who first broke the BHS story, goes beyond the headlines to unveil the hidden intricacies of Green's business strategies and personal conduct. Shah's rigorous investigation reveals how Green, once dubbed the 'king of the high street', became embroiled in scandals that ultimately dismantled his empire and tarnished his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDamaged Goods\u003c\/em\u003e provides readers with a rare glimpse into the volatile world of high-stakes retail and the enigmatic figure at its heart. 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