All Mergers & acquisitions articles
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NewsletterGrocery Briefing: Asda sales growth recovery hits the skids, and have we hit peak Tesco?
Normal service resumes. I’m back from Australia and just in time for my favourite non-denominational definitely not a holiday. Yes, happy Worldpanel by Numerator grocery market share day! To celebrate, we’ll start by unwrapping Asda’s results first. A month after trumpeting a return to sales growth, normal service has resumed ...
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NewsLandsec increases ownership stake in Bluewater
Institutional landlord Landsec has announced it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% stake in the Bluewater shopping centre.
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NewsPoundland in talks with Irish property firm over rescue deal
Poundland is reportedly in talks with Irish firm Martin Property Group about a rescue deal after owners Gordon Brothers put it up for sale.
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NewsGreat Wines Direct owner joins race for Majestic against Tesco
Komerz, the owner of Great Wines Direct, has bid for Majestic Wine as a rival to Tesco, Sky News reported.
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NewsGordon Brothers signs new licensing partner for Radley
Gordon Brothers has appointed Lloyd Baker Leather as its first licensing partner for Radley.
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NewsBoots sold to Canada’s Weston family
Boots has been sold to Wittington Investments, the holding company of the Weston family based in Canada for $8.9bn.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Morrisons held merger talks
Sainsbury’s held talks with Morrisons over a potential sale earlier this year.
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NewsTesco could swoop for Majestic Wine
Tesco is among the businesses considering a deal to purchase Majestic Wine.
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NewsPoundland management buyout team drafts in Interpath
Poundland’s potential management buy-out team has appointed advisors to spearhead a bid amid a tough battle to secure the retailer’s future.
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NewsCMA considers Co-op’s store sell-off plans to approve merger
The UK competitions regulator has provisionally accepted the takeover of Southern Co-operative by The Co-operative Group.
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NewsAndy Bond links up with Poundland management team in buyout bid
Retail veteran Andy Bond has teamed up with the management of value retailer Poundland to pitch a management buy-out of the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland owner mulls selling Irish arm separately
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is reportedly mulling over selling the retailer and Dealz, its Irish business, separately.
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NewsAO strengthens portfolio with Jessops acquisition
AO has completed its acquisition of struggling photography specialist Jessops as it continues to expand into adjacent categories.
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AnalysisHow the Co-op is getting into shape after a turbulent period
Co-op’s first-half profits may have slipped, but the retailer is optimistic about its future. Chief executive Kate Allum and chief financial officer Rachel Izzard discuss growth prospects, company culture and the Southern Co-op deal.
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NewsDebenham finalises sale of Nasty Gal to US buyer
Debenhams Group has sold youth brand Nasty Gal to a US buyer for $16m (£11.8m).
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NewsCompetition watchdog flags potential issues with proposed Co-op merger
The Co-op Group’s proposed acquisition of the Southern Co-op has been flagged as potentially harmful to competition in the sector, according to the CMA.
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NewsHugo Boss chair steps down following Frasers Group ‘discussions’
Hugo Boss chair Stephan Sturm has stepped down following discussions with Frasers Group, now the brand’s biggest shareholder.
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NewsPoundstretcher owner Fortress mulls Poundland takeover
The owner of UK value brand Poundstretcher Fortress Investment Group is reportedly in early talks about acquiring Poundland from Gordon Brothers.
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NewsDebenhams completes sale of Sheffield distribution centre to Primark
Debenhams Group has today announced that it has sold the automation in its Sheffield distribution centre and reassigned the lease to Primark for £90m.
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NewsLK Bennett owner to receive £3m in fees following rescue deal
LK Bennett owner Gordon Brothers is set to receive some £3m in consultancy and stock clearance fees, after acquiring the business out of administration earlier this year.