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Findel started as a greeting card company and went public in the early 1960s under the name "Fine Art
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service allowing customers to spread the cost of their purchase over varied payment terms. The service and credit is provided by
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who had expressed interest in the brand. Sports Direct acquired an 18.9% share in Findel but was unsuccessful in appointing a director.
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