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Matalan Founder Acquires Fenn Wright Manson

John Hargreaves, founder of Matalan, is thought to have bought womenswear chain Fenn Wright Manson out of administration. Reports suggest that Hargreaves has bought the brand, its wholesale and online businesses, John Lewis concession and a selection of its stores.

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