Is the owner of Harrods buying rival Selfridges?

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 18-Oct-2021
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The Qatar Investment Authority is reportedly in the lead to acquire the London-led luxury department store and chain, boosting its retail empire

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The owner of Harrods is reportedly the frontrunner to buy Selfridges from the billionaire Weston family.

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country's sovereign wealth fund, which currently

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