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99-year-old Godfreys owner John Johnston eyes social media sizzle

Simon Evans

"I don't think we're doing enough on social media."

The stern words from 99-year-old John Johnston are still ringing in the ears of Godfreys chief executive John Hardy after a four-hour meeting with the new owner of the battling 200-store retail chain at his retirement unit in a leafy inner south-east suburb of Adelaide.

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Simon Evans writes on business specialising in retail, manufacturing, beverages, mining and M&A. He is based in Adelaide. Connect with Simon on Twitter. Email Simon at simon.evans@afr.com

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