All Mergers & acquisitions articles
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NewsQatar sovereign wealth fund dumps stake in Sainsbury’s
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is set to dump a significant chunk of its stake in grocery giant Sainsbury’s, ending its nearly two decades-long run as the businesses’ largest shareholder.
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NewsJust Eat chief executive to depart following takeover
The chief executive and founder of Just Eat is stepping down from his role at the rapid delivery platform following a £3.6bn takeover by Prosus.
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NewsModella eyes up Wynsors footwear chain for growing stable of retailers
Modella Capital is in discussions to buy up privately-owned retail chain Wynsors World of Shoes.
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NewsTGJones owner explores potential sale of head office and distribution centre
TGJones’ owner Modella Capital is exploring the possibility of selling the freehold on its Swindon head office and distribution centre in the future, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda agrees sale and leaseback arrangement for stores and depot
The grocer has today [November 20] announced it has reached a £568m sale and leaseback agreement with two separate investment firms.
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NewsHobbycraft reports ‘strong trading’ after loss-making year
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft is now in a position to “prosper” after previously suffering a fall in annual earnings, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsModella sets out plans to make TGJones ‘hub of the high street’
TGJones and owner Modella Capital have set out their plans to expand the retailer to over 500-stores across the country in a call with landlords today [November 19], Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsVagabond Wines launches direct-to-consumer online platform
Vagabond Wines has launched a new direct-to-consumer platform, offering nationwide, next-day delivery for customers.
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NewsBoots completes acquisition of diagnostics firm to expand private testing
Boots has completed the acquisition of an at-home healthcare and wellness test company as it looks to expand its private testing and diagnostics offer.
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AnalysisCarlyle: Who is The Very Group’s new owner?
The Barclay family’s ownership of The Very Group officially came to an end today (November 10) as it completed a transaction for global investment firm Carlyle to take over.
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NewsMountain Warehouse founder takes back control
Mountain Warehouse founder and chief executive Mark Neale has taken back control of the outdoor clothing and equipment specialist.
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NewsThe Very Group confirms takeover by investment firm
The US private equity giant Carlyle is buying The Very Group, once known as Shop Direct, from previous owners the Barclay family
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss Roberts decks the halls with bumper profits as he looks towards Christmas
As Sainsbury’s upgraded its full-year profits to more than £1bn, chief executive Simon Roberts spoke about the consumer outlook heading into Christmas, what’s happening with the future of Argos, and the Budget.
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NewsABF considers spinning off Primark from wider business
Food and retail giant Associated British Foods has today announced it is undertaking a review of its group structure with an eye to possibly splitting up its Primark and food businesses.
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NewsAsda confirms sale of Leon to founder
Supermarket giant Asda has today (October 31) confirmed the sale of Leon Restaurants to former co-founder John Vincent.
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NewsWHSmith delays results as accounting investigation continues
Travel retail specialist WHSmith has moved its full-year results back as accountants review a profits overstatement at its flagship North American business.
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NewsBodycare snapped up by former Body Shop CEO
An investment group fronted by former Molton Brown and The Body Shop chief executive Charles Denton has acquired embattled beauty retailer Bodycare out of administration.
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NewsNew Weird Fish owner plots acquisition spree
The new owner of womenswear retailer Weird Fish is plotting a spending spree as it looks to build a portfolio of leading lifestyle and fashion brands.
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NewsWestfield acquires stake in Edinburgh shopping centre
Westfield owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has acquired a 25% stake in St James Quarter in Edinburgh.
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NewsRetail group behind Wilko and The Range returns to profit
The retail group consisting of The Range, Wilko, and more recently Homebase, has seen a return to profit.