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Founded by Sydney Press, the first Edgars store opened in Bulawayo in 1946 and the company went public in 1974. One million four hundred thousand (1 400 000) shares were on offer to the public and the issue was over subscribed by 9,88 times. To hedge against potential risks associated with erratic supplies and stockouts which could easily damage service delivery, the group acquired Carousel Clothing factory in 1974 and the Jeans Company in 1993

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