
Shoprite, linked to South African billionaire Christo Wiese, to sell furniture unit to Pepkor for $179 million
The sale includes the OK Furniture and House & Home brands, as well as Shoprite's credit loan book, insurance arrangements, inventory, and certain fixed assets.


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Marvin Ellison, one of America’s Black executives, loses $21 million from Lowe’s stake
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