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Russell Hardy under pressure to take a hike

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Former Dollond & Aitchison boss Russell Hardy has denied his position as chief executive of Blacks Leisure is under pressure after poor tent sales at outdoor retailer Millets led to a 20 per cent fall in the company’s share price.

Former Dollond & Aitchison boss Russell Hardy has denied his position as chief executive of Blacks Leisure is under pressure after poor tent sales at outdoor retailer Millets led to a 20 per cent fall in the company’s share price.

Earlier in the year Hardy was upbeat after launching designer tents from Cath Kidston and Ted Baker. The absence of the Glastonbury festival, the distraction of the World Cup and competition from supermarkets and Halfords, however, led to a £36m fall in Blacks’ market valuation.

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