The US-based operation of printer cartridge refilling retailer Cartridge World has acquired the master franchise for the UK and France. Cartridge World currently has more than 280 UK stores, including one in Faringdon Road, and 65 in France. Burt Yarkin, chief executive officer of Cartridge World North America, said: "This friendly acquisition will give us an opportunity to manage more closely our Cartridge World locations throughout Europe."