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Extraordinary items - A sight for four eyes.

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Exactly three years ago, we reported that high street optical chain Specsavers was advertising to recruit a group finance director with "a focus on delivery", according to the job ad. Not surprising, given that the senior management team had "a focus on enhancing business processes and customer service".

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