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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Olivia Williams

Greengrocers that called in Mary Portas 'Queen of Shops'

A "jaded" greengrocers needed the help from self-proclaimed "Queen of Shops" Mary Portas to help turn things around.

Sisters Debbie, Anne and Jennifer had been running their fruit and veg shop Fosters, on Market Street in Hoylake, for a year before they realised they desperately needed help from the retail consultant and broadcaster.

The 115-year-old shop cost £20,000, as well as Debbie's lifesavings to buy. However, sales were plummeting and the sisters were struggling to make a profit.

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