Royal corsetmaker Rigby & Peller sold

After more than 50 years in the brassiere business, the Kenton family says it is time to sell as Belgian bra-maker pays £8mFamous British lingerie firm Rigby & Peller, whose clients include the Queen as well as Hollywood royalty such as Scarlett Johansson, has been snapped up by one its suppliers.The family-run firm, which is as famous for its rigorous bra fitting service as its discretion, has sold an 87% stake to Belgian bra-maker Van de Velde for £8m.The deal delivers a substantial windfall...

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