Bidders for MFI’s 200 stores
DFS, Carpetright and private equity firm Alchemy are believed to be among the bidders for furniture chain MFI’s 200 stores. Analysts also believe Argos owner GUS and Swedish kitchen company Nobia may be interested.
DFS, Carpetright and private equity firm Alchemy are believed to be among the bidders for furniture chain MFI’s 200 stores. Analysts also believe Argos owner GUS and Swedish kitchen company Nobia may be interested.
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