Ep. 19: Covid-19: Johnstons of Elgin

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Johnstones of Elgin's CEO, Simon Cotton (who is joined by his dogs – Ted, Mabel and Daisy – part way through), discusses the brand's heritage and how this has somewhat prepared the company for the crisis that the world is currently enduring. Although he says the Johnstones of Elgin has survived the two world wars, he describes Covid-19 as more like a flood or fire, due to the sudden impact that it has had on the business. Cotton, who has been at Johnstons of Elgin for over six years, als...