ANN Summers founder Jacqueline Gold has tragically died aged 62 just weeks after the death of her West Ham chairman dad, her family confirmed. The British tycoon transformed the retailer into a mul…
"From an internship to Chief Executive Officer in less than 10 years, her determination and commitment to creating a unique retail offering led to the creation of a multi-channel retail chain, consisting of retail stores, direct sales ambassadors, and a fast growing online and third-party business.
"It is her vision and creativity that saw Ann Summers grow from an unknown brand to a British household name and stable of the British high street." Jacqueline turned Ann Summers from a standard sex shop into a female-friendly chain that dominates the High Street. She became chief executive of the company in 1987 with 140 stores now scattered across the UK and Ireland.Jacqueline transformed the retailer into a multi-million pound businessCredit: Jon Bond -The SunCredit: GettyThe tycoon pictured with Love Island's Tasha Ghouriis your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
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