Richard Walker's Childhood and Iceland's Beginnings

Richard Walker reflects on his childhood growing up around Iceland, the supermarket chain his father started in 1970. He discusses his father's entrepreneurial journey, from working at Woolies to setting up a fish and chip shop and eventually starting Iceland. Richard explains how the business grew rapidly, acquiring a rival frozen food chain Bee Jam and floating on the stock market. He also highlights the importance of his mother's role in naming the business and reveals the humble beginnings of their success.