All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 101
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NewsBeds retailer Dreams up for sale
Beds retailer Dreams has been put up for sale, it is understood.
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OpinionComment: The US is still a land of opportunity
On the assumption that the world has not ended today, and that Retail Week is still being read beyond Bugarach, attention will carry on being devoted to transatlantic developments.
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Analysis2012: The year in review - Retail winners and losers
From big administrations to political hot potatoes, retailers have seen it all. Caroline Parry charts the big moments in the year that was.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Apollo Global Management?
Investment specialist Apollo Global Management acquired 10% of HMV’s debt from Allied Irish Banks last week which some are predicting could signal intention of a takeover. Retail Week takes a look at the company.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Will Sports Direct buy House of Fraser stake?
Mike Ashley is every PR man’s nightmare - he says what he thinks, no holds barred.
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NewsGlasses Direct owner acquires contact lens specialist LensOn
Optical specialist Prescription Eyewear has acquired online contact lens specialist LensOn.
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NewsPets at Home buys equestrian etailer Ride-Away
Pets at Home has acquired online and catalogue equestrian retailer Ride-Away, which is expected to “significantly expand” the retailer’s specialist credentials.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan agrees Real deal for central Europe growth
Last week, Metro Group revealed it had sold its Real hypermarket business in Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine – including real estate assets – to French grocer Auchan for e1.1bn (£893.4m).
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NewsAurum sold to US private equity firm Apollo as Don McCarthy exits
Goldsmiths owner Aurum has been sold to US private equity house Apollo as chairman Don McCarthy steps down.
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NewsUS investor takes 25% stake in Topshop and Topman
Arcadia has confirmed the sale of a 25% stake in the £2bn Topshop and Topman business to US private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
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OpinionComment: Only the best retailers pique private equity interest
Private equity loomed large on the retail landscape this week as it emerged Clayton Dubilier & Rice has taken a 60% stake in value retailer B&M Bargains.
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NewsPotential white knight 'hopeful' over Comet deal
Comet suitor Clive Coombes remains “hopeful” a deal can be struck to save a large proportion of the beleaguered electricals retailer’s store estate.
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NewsUS investor in talks to acquire Topshop and Topman stake
Sir Philip Green is in negotiations to sell off a stake in Topshop and Topman to a US investor, Retail Week understands.
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NewsB&M Bargains sold to US private equity firm as Terry Leahy named chairman
B&M Bargains has been sold to US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice, which is set to appoint former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy as chairman of the value retailer.
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Otto Group acquires Neckermann.de. brand name
Otto Group has acquired the brand name and private labels of insolvent pure-play retailer Neckermann.de.The purchase includes the right to use the Neckermann trademarks, logos and internet domains in Germany. Otto Group also has the right to use Neckermann’s mailing list in Germany, although that is still subject to certain ...
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NewsOpCapita finally says “sorry” as 5,000 Comet employees face redundancy
Former Comet owner OpCapita has finally spoken out as 5,000 staff are set to be made redundant by Christmas.
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Electronics specialist Darty to sell Italian business
French electronics specialist Darty is to sell its Italian business to DPS Group, while retaining a 15% stake.Darty will pay the electrical goods and services provider E3m (£2.4m) as part of the deal to offload its 20 stores. The transition will cost Darty about E11m (£8.9m). In its last fiscal ...
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NewsClive Coombes sets out rescue vision for Comet
Property tycoon Clive Coombes has set out his vision to rebuild Comet if he pulls off a last-gasp deal to save the electricals retailer.
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AnalysisProfile: John Roberts, chief executive, DRL
The chief executive of DRL has set his sights on rescuing the Comet brand to expand his electricals group. Gemma Goldfingle reports
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Clive Coombes really Comet's white knight?
It emerged today that property tycoon Clive Coombes could save up to 180 Comet stores from closure if his bid is accepted by administrator Deloitte. Retail Week takes a look at the implications.