Look local: Multiples make waves in Poole

With Blue Flag beaches and one of the world’s largest natural harbours, Poole is a popular coastal town that attracts around 400,000 visitors each year. Yet, the Dorset dwelling has not always served as a tourist hotspot.

In the 18th century, Poole was a bustling trading port where merchants imported cod from Newfoundland. Today, the town forms part of the South-East conurbation that houses just under half a million people and serves as the headquarters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Specsavers is one of the longest serving multiples in the area, having been established in 1986. Ophthalmic director Sinan Khan explains his branch has fared well in comparison with the fortunes of other large companies in the area.