Behind Sleepwell parent Sheela Foam’s Furlenco bet
The decision to invest Rs 300 crore in the furniture rental startup is an attempt by the mattress giant to diversify into furniture retail and acquire an online presence. Will the strategy pay off?
7 August, 2023•10 min
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