The Foschini Group has put in an offer to acquire 371 Jet Stores, from Edcon, in a deal worth R480 million. In April, Edcon filed for voluntary business rescue, as it faced a distressed balance sheet. Meanwhile, on its trading update, TFG has reported a consolidated retail turnover decline of 43 per cent for the three months ended 27 June, due to the COVID-19 Lockdowns in SA, the UK and Australia. Anthony Thunström, Group Chief Executive Officer, The Foschini Group joins CNBC Africa for more.
TFG CEO on the decision to buy Jet Stores from Edcon
PUBLISHED: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:28:46 GMT