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Ziff Buys Back Part Of Barratts Priceless, Saving 1,184 Jobs

Michael Ziff has bought back part of the footwear chain that collapsed into administration at the end of 2011, saving 1,184 jobs. Ziff, a descendent of the firm’s founder, has acquired 89 Barratts and Priceless stores as well as the online business. The financial terms of the rescue deal have not been disclosed.

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