The moving and hilarious true story of the early years of Mary, Queen of Shops

Mary Portas is one of the UK's foremost authorities on retail and brand communication, and is credited with turning Harvey Nichols from a staid department store into a modern fashion powerhouse. She regularly travels around the world advising on retail strategy and frequently lectures on the theme of brands and retail. Mary's continued advocacy of our High Streets led to her receiving a commission from the British Government to lead an independent review. She delivered her report on the future of our High Streets to the Prime Minister, in December 2011. The Portas Review outlined 28 recommendations to rescue failing High Streets.The Government committed GBP10million to support the findings of her Review. Having completed a weekly column for the Telegraph magazine over eight years, Mary regularly judges the Telegraph's Best Shops in Britain awards. A frequent key note speaker on the global circuit for some of the world's leading brands, Mary is also regularly featured on the Independent's Twittersphere!