All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 11
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NewsTed Baker head office jobs hang in the balance as Frasers deal looms
Head office staff at collapsed fashion retailer Ted Baker have been left in limbo as a potential takeover from retail giant Frasers Group looms.
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NewsGreetings card retailers demand reforms after Royal Mail takeover
The Greetings Card Association (GCA), which represents more than 500 businesses, has called for longer-term reforms to Royal Mail when the postal service goes private under new owners.
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Opinion‘Brightening retail outlook could create sweet spot for M&A this year’
After a challenging 2023, falling valuations and pent-up demand for deals could spark a revival in retail M&A as economic conditions stabilise, believes Erin Brookes
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NewsGreetings card retailers respond to Royal Mail takeover bid
The Greetings Card Association, which represents more than 500 card businesses, has called for the interest of its members to be safeguarded as Royal Mail considers an offer for a takeover from EP Group
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NewsFrasers Group emerges as frontrunner for Ted Baker takeover
Frasers Group has emerged as the frontrunner to take over Ted Baker’s British operations after it collapsed into administration, according to reports.
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AnalysisMatches: Is there a future for the bust luxury retailer?
Following Frasers’ acquisition of certain intellectual property assets of Matches, Retail Week takes a look at what’s next for the luxury specialist and if there’s any light at the end of the tunnel
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NewsMorrisons snaps up stores to grow convenience business
Morrisons has bought 38 c-stores on the Channel Islands from local partner SandpiperCI as it builds its convenience business.
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NewsCastore acquires clothing supplier Infinity Inc
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has today announced its acquisition of Leeds-based clothing supplier Infinity Inc.
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NewsSpace NK owner appoints bankers for sale of beauty chain
Space NK owner Manzanita Capital has appointed bankers as it eyes a potential sale of the premium high street beauty chain.
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AnalysisJD Sports: Will Hibbett acquisition make its American dream come true?
JD Sports took another step towards global domination with the proposed acquisition of American sportswear retailer Hibbett in a $1.1bn deal. Retail Week explores who the latest acquisition is and where this places JD in the US sportswear market
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NewsJD Sports strikes £899m deal for US sportswear brand Hibbett
JD Sports has entered into a binding agreement to acquire US sportswear brand Hibbett for £899m.
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NewsTrouva acquired for third time in two years
Trouva has been bought by Fy!, the third time the brand has changed hands in two years.
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NewsGetir weighing asset sales as part of restructuring talks
Getir, one of the world’s largest rapid-delivery grocery platforms, is weighing a string of asset sales as part of a restructuring of the business after its valuation plummeted.
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NewsSuperdry to quit stock market as part of survival plan
Superdry is poised to de-list from the London Stock Exchange as part of a restructuring plans that it says are critical to its long-term survival as a brand.
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NewsPoundstretcher snapped up by Majestic Wine owner Fortress
Value chain Poundstretcher has been bought by Majestic Wine owner Fortress for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsTed Baker US licence partner OSL eyes takeover bid
Ted Baker’s North American licensing partner, OSL, is reportedly eyeing a potential takeover bid of the fashion retailer after it collapsed into administration.
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NewsFrasers to acquire Dutch sports retailer Twin Sport
Frasers Group has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch omnichannel sports retailer Twin Sport as it looks to “become the number one sporting goods retailer in Europe, the Middle East and Asia” region.
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NewsNext and Frasers Group circle Ted Baker for potential rescue deal
Retail giants Next and Frasers Group have reportedly expressed an interest in purchasing collapsed fashion retailer Ted Baker.
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AnalysisMyntra: Who is the fashion marketplace partnering with Next in India?
After highlighting overseas ambitions as one of three key strategies for growth in its latest results, Next last week inked a franchise deal with Indian marketplace Myntra to expand in the territory. Retail Week takes a look at the brand’s new partner, its history and how the deal fits in with Next’s wider strategy
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NewsCurrys shareholder pushes for sale of ID Mobile
A major Currys shareholder is urging the electricals retailer to sell its mobile phones division, ID Mobile, in the aftermath of two abandoned takeover attempts.