Whittard of Chelsea on brink of collapse
23 Dec 2008 | by Dan Leahul
LONDON - Whittard of Chelsea, the 122-year-old speciality tea and coffee retailer, is reportedly holding last-second talks with potential buyers to avoid entering administration.
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