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Dixons’ boss claims reasons for Comet’s fall were obvious
The chief executive of Dixons Retail, Sebastian James claims that his rival Comet was killed off by a “structurally unsound” sale to OpCapita and its inability to invest in online technology.
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While Comet plans to shut 41 stores
Angry mob descends on Comet
Chaos ensues as fire-sale beckons
Comet to go into administration
Nine lives run out for the retailer
Dixons increases sales despite tough high street actions
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