‘There’s a grim irony in Carpetright’s collapse, but don’t blame founder Lord Harris’

By George MacDonald23 July 2024

Carpet king Lord Harris built Carpetright, then went into business against it. As Tapi takes control of Carpetright assets from the administrator, some may see Harris as a Brutus figure – but that would be wrong, says George MacDonald

Business founders sometimes return in an attempt to salvage the businesses they created. A similar narrative has been told by carpet specialist Tapi, where Carpetright founder Lord Harris is a leading light. But is he a Brutus figure?

‘There’s a grim irony in Carpetright’s collapse, but don’t blame founder Lord Harris’

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