All Mergers & acquisitions articles
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Steve Madden has snapped up Kurt Geiger
Luxury fashion house Steve Madden is set to acquire footwear, handbag and accessories brand Kurt Geiger from international private equity firm Cinven in a deal worth £289m.
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Tesco is eyeing Crown Post Office branches in a potential deal
The Post Office chairman has revealed to MPs that Tesco had shown interest in taking over more than 100 Post Office branches that are currently under direct management.
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In pictures: How Asda is promoting its Rollback price offensive in-store
The return of Asda’s Rollback prices is a big moment for the grocer as it seeks to regain a once unchallenged reputation for value for money. Retail Week visited Asda’s Stockton supercentre to see how the Rollback launch was executed
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N Brown promotes from within for new chief customer operations role
Fashion retailer N Brown has promoted from within for the newly created role of chief customer operations officer.
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Trouva has paused trading and is searching for a new buyer
The owner of online fashion marketplace Trouva is looking to pause trading while it looks for a buyer, according to reports.
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HMV owner eyes 500 WHSmith stores, reports say
Canadian entrepreneur Doug Putman is in talks to buy the store network of the high-street stalwart, according to The Sun newspaper.
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What will a potential sale mean for WHSmith’s high street business?
News emerged over the weekend that WHSmith is in talks to potentially sell off its high street division and focus solely on its travel arm.
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Lakeland family owners explore possibility of a sale
The owners of kitchenwares retailer Laklend is considering putting the business up for sale after more than 60 years of ownership.
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The Original Factory Shop is close to being acquired
Value retailer The Original Factory Shop is close to being bought by the owner of In The Style with a deal expected in the coming days.
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Poundland owner weighs changes as it calls in advisers
The owner of UK value retailer Poundland has drafted in advisers to explore options to arrest the business’ slump.
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Ben Sherman owner has snapped up Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers
British fashion and lifestyle retailer Laura Ashley has been acquired by New York-based Marquee Brands, the owner of British clothing brand Ben Sherman, from Gordon Brothers.
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Feature
Buyouts and boardroom bust-ups: the stories that rocked retail in 2024
Retail looks back at 2024. From political upheavals to well-known high street brands collapsing into administration, the year was also marked by the return of iconic brand promises and a few heavyweight city clashes.
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N Brown has received the green light to be taken private
Fashion retailer N Brown has received approval today for the business to be acquired and taken private by one of its non-executive directors and shareholders.
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Kingfisher has sold its Brico Dépôt Romania business
Kingfisher has agreed to sell its Brico Dépôt Romania business, after what it described as a “competitive process” to find a bidder.
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Landsec snaps up majority stake in shopping centre for £490m
Landsec has snapped up a majority stake in shopping centre Liverpool One in a deal worth £490m.
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Zalando is set to snap up online fashion rival About You
Fashion giant Zalando is set to snap up German online fashion rival About You in a €1.1bn (£906m) deal in an attempt to “better serve the needs of customers”.
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Boots is potentially up for sale again as private equity firm goes after Walgreens
A private equity firm is reportedly in talks to buy Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), which could end up resulting in a new auction of its subsidary, Boots.
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Analysis
American dreams: Why UK retailers are once again expanding across the Atlantic
In the past, the US has been a bit of a graveyard for British retailers; a land of almost limitless opportunities that few ever truly realise. However, with a number of brands heading stateside this year, is the American dream back on for UK retail?
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Frasers is seeking control of embattled Norwegian sports retailer
Department stores and sports goods group Frasers is seeking to take control of Norwegian sports specialist XXL, where it’s already the second biggest shareholder.
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Card Factory eyes up US expansion with Garven Holdings acquisition
Card Factory is set to enter the US market following the £20m acquisition of Garven Holdings.