The race is on for The Good Guys
Billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey could join the race to buy The Good Guys, but he wants the blessing of competition tsar Rod Sims first.
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JB Hi-Fi addresses acquisition of The Good Guys
JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) addresses speculation about its intention to acquire competitor, The Good Guys.
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