The High Street's Fickle Heart: Coughlans' Rebirth Through Acquisition The news of Janes Pantry acquiring several sites from the defunct Coughlans Bakery chain has raised eyebrows, but also questions about the resilience of local businesses on our high streets.
Twenty shops will reopen under a new brand, a welcome development for job seekers and local economies.
Romesh Ranganathan, the comedian who part owned Coughlans due to its extensive range of plant based products, was involved in the company's efforts.