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Franchise Group offers $9bn in bidding for Kohl’s

Franchise Group, owner and operator of retail stores such as The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, has entered the race for US-based Kohl’s Corp with a $9bn indicative offer.

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