Running the Shop

With the boss of the family-owned DIY homestore away, what changes will the staff make?

Bakery chain Truffles is having to deal with some tough competition from Greggs as well as neighbouring supermarkets in Sussex. Peter Tompsett gives his staff £30,000 to use to try and improving the business while he steps down for three weeks.

David Ranshaw, the boss of family owned department store Eve and Ranshaw in Louth, Lincolnshire, is persuaded by Hilary Devey to leave staff £30,000 of his own money to improve the business while he steps down for three weeks. Will the younger workers increase sales and win a new market by launching a new cosmetics department?