OpCapita circles ailing Comet

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Reports suggest private equity house could be moving in on deal with Comet owner Kesa Electricals

OpCapita is in the box seat to buy ailing electricals retailer Comet, according to reports this morning. Comet owner Kesa Electricals said it would consider selling the 248-store chain, which ma...

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