John Lewis chief warns against high street tax raid
The higher charge would hit 18 distribution centres and more than 200 John Lewis and Waitrose stores
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Tom Sneddon, head of social at House of Communication, looks at how social channels have democratised brand discovery - and what FMCG brands can do to ensure they make a genuine…