Clothing & Shoes
Next acquires Cath Kidston for £8.5m with job losses expected
Its stores in London, Ashford, Cheshire Oaks, and York will remain open to trade down stock before closing permanently
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Next has agreed to acquire the brand name, domain names and intellectual property of Cath Kidston for £8.5m, with job cuts expected as the group is wound down and its remaining stores close.
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