Very Group owner scraps sale process after bidders fail to meet asking price

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The auction of The Very Group is close to being scrapped after potential bidders for the brand refused to meet the owner’s £2bn asking price.

As was first reported by Sky News, the retailer’s owners Carlyle are unlikely to proceed with a sale of the business, after a number of potential bidders, including JD.com, have refused to meet the asking price.

 

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