CONTENTS The Big Interview 34
Hotter Shoes chief executive Ian Watson is confident the UK’s biggest footwear manufacturer will continue to make great strides on its journey towards new owners and a bright digital future. He has had a challenging two years leading the step-change at the Skelmersdale business that sells more than 1.3 million pairs of shoes a year, working to reposition it as a leading name in e-commerce.
REGULARS Publisher’s View In View
Barometer LBV Hub
Appointments INTERVIEWS
Big Interview: Ian Watson
SPECIAL In View 06
An audit of Lancashire’s economy has highlighted the challenges the county faces as it looks to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, with health issues and their impact of growing concern.
Health and Wellbeing 12
Lancashire businesses have a major role to play in building the ‘wellbeing economy’ that will benefit everyone, delegates to our 2021 Lancashire Health and Wellbeing conference were told.
Sector View 18
A powerful new project aims to place the county at the heart of the low carbon revolution and a net zero focused drive for recovery, through the development of new green tech and diversification.
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FEATURES Health and Wellbeing Conference
Sector View: Energy Insight: Sub36
International Trade Conference
IN DEPTH Hotspot:
Central Lancashire
ADVICE Scaling Up Dealmakers Funding
Legal View Energy Debate 23
With the focus on cleaner, greener business increasing, we brought together our expert panel to examine the challenges and opportunities that the commitment to net zero brings.
Sub36: The ones to watch 38
Lancashire Business View has put the spotlight on the county’s up and coming young business talent. We’re highlighting the young entrepreneurs and innovators poised to take our economy forward.
Central Lancashire 48
Preston, South Ribble and Chorley are moving steadily forward in their mission to create and adopt a combined Local Plan. We look at the implications for business and the impact Towns Fund cash will have.
DEBATE Energy
Volatility BUSINESS
CLINIC Business Insurance
66 Legal View 54
Will jabs be just the job? With more than half of the UK’s manager believing businesses should make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for staff returning to work we look at the implications.
Volatility Debate 57
The pandemic has fuelled volatility in all sectors. Our expert panel of business leaders share how they have coped with the massive uncertainty and what lessons they have learned.
International Trade 60
Lancashire businesses have been challenged to play their part in forging Britain’s global future. Our 2021 Lancashire International Trade Conference examined export challenges and opportunities.
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