Thai retailer Central eyes rebound in Europe after partner's bankruptcy

Selfridges parent overhauls department store ops amid headwinds

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Central Group operates department stores across Europe, including the iconic Selfridges in London. (Photo by Sotaro Yumae) 

KENYA AKAMA, SOTARO YUMAE and EIKI HAYASHI, Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/LONDON/FRANKFURT, Germany -- Thai conglomerate Central Group is revamping its department store business in Europe after the bankruptcy filing by its partner left the group scrambling in the key market.

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