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Tesco fully acquires coffee chain Harris + Hoole for an undisclosed sum

The grocery store giant previously held a 49% stake in the artisan-style chain, and has backed the company since its launch in 2012. Harris + Hoole’s management board is led by Adam Fowle, the head of Tesco Family Dining, and opened 22 locations in 2014.

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