All Mergers & acquisitions articles
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop collapsed into administration owing suppliers ÂŁ9m
The Original Factory Shop collapsed into administration owing suppliers millions in unpaid-for stock and other debts, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsâFrasers Group acquires majority shareholding in Italian retailer
Frasers Group has entered a strategtic partnership by acquiring a majority sharedholding in an Italian retailer as it continues with European expansion.
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NewsAmerican Golf snapped up by Dragonsâ Den starâs investment group
American Golf has today [February 4] been acquired by the investment group of Jessopâs owner and Dragonâs Den star Peter Jones for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsLK Bennett snapped up out of administration by Poundland owner
Fashion retailer LK Bennett has been acquired out of administration by the owner of Poundland and Laura Ashley.
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NewsClaireâs collapses into administration for second time
Accessories retailer Claireâs has collapsed into administration again, just four months after it was bought out of insolvency, putting 1,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsâBoots Group chief executive to retire as UK boss takes on âwider range of responsibilitiesâ
The Boots Group chief executive Ornella Barra is retiring from her role as the head of Boots UK and Ireland to take on a âwider range of responsibilitiesâ.
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NewsTed Baker owner Authentic acquires Guess
Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands Group has acquired Guess for an undisclosed sum, making it the second-largest brand in the portfolio after Reebok.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland buys Texas retailer Deutsch & Deutsch
Watches of Switzerland has completed a US acquisition that will see it run four new showrooms in the country
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InterviewInterview: Tom Joule on whatâs coming next for the British lifestyle brand
Tom Joule is entering the new year with a pep in his step. His eponymous lifestyle brand â a favourite among the middle classes for its town wellies and preppy jumpers â is on track to turn its first profit since it collapsed into administration in 2022.
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AnalysisWhatâs next for Russell & Bromley under new ownership?
Russell & Bromley was scooped up by high street giant Next this week, acquiring the specialist retailerâs brand and assets in a pre-pack deal.
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NewsNext snaps up footwear specialist Russell & Bromley
Fashion giant Next has bought the brand and other assets of footwear retailer Russell & Bromley in a pre-pack administration deal.
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NewsApparel Brands Group joins bidders for Russell & Bromley
Apparel Brands Group is among the parties said to be bidding for shoe retailer Russell & Bromley.
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NewsFreemansâ owner canvasses buyer interest
International retail giant Otto Group is soliciting buyer interest in its Freemans online business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRussell & Bromley faces stores shutdown in Next deal
The 150-year-old shoe retailer Russell & Bromley may lose its store estate as part of a breakup deal.
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NewsMajestic Wine sees pre-tax profits slump by almost 50%
Majestic Wine, the UKâs largest specialist wine retailer, has reported a fall in pre-tax profits of almost 50%, according to newly posted accounts to Companies House.
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NewsGola owner acquired by US dealmaker Marubeni
The owner of British sportswear and fashion brand Gola has been acquired by the US arm of Japanese conglomerate Marubeni.
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NewsNext eyes rescue bid for LK Bennett
Next is reportedly exploring a rescue offer for premium womenswear brand LK Bennett.
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NewsWaterstonesâ owner prepares for potential IPO next year
A flotation is on the cards next year for bookseller Waterstones and its US stablemate Barnes & Noble.
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NewsFrasers Group sells Matches
Frasers Group has sold Matches to the founders of members-only shopping app Mile, who will relaunch the luxury platform next year.
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AnalysisThe hungry retailer: What has Frasers acquired this year?
Frasers Group snapped up Swindon Outlet Village last week, capping off a busy year of retail and property acquisitions.