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Focus DIY Falls Into Administration

The private equity backed retailer has become the latest victim of the consumer spending squeeze. The 178-store chain has called in administrators as it was about to default on loans. Potential buyers of the assets include Kingfisher, owner of the B&Q chain, and Chris Dawson, who bought parts of MFI and Empire Direct to help build The Range retail chain.

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