"The chain has been a fixture of the British High Street for more than 50 years and is still used by around half of all UK households.
But it has struggled to thrive in recent years amid fierce competition from online giants like Amazon, with sales stagnating.
Its owner Sainsbury's recently announced it was selling the chain for a lot less than it paid for it just 10 years ago.
But the new owners say they see "real opportunities" for growth, including opening new standalone shops."
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