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OpCapita May Sell 60 Comet Stores

The new private equity owner of Comet is thought to be considering a sale of 60 of the chain’s stores. OpCapita acquired Comet for £2 earlier this year. However John Clare, Comet’s chairman, has insisted that there is no plan to close stores.

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