All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 64
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's Mike Ashley’s Agent Provocateur plan?
Mike Ashley may be best known as the founder of Sports Direct and owner of Newcastle United but he has his fingers in many more pies.
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OpinionAshley should focus on Sports Direct, not sexy knickers
First there was Leicester City and the Premier League title. Then there was Donald Trump and the Whitehouse.
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NewsMike Ashley completes swoop for Agent Provocateur
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has completed his acquisition of Agent Provocateur, Retail Week understands.
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OpinionBHS deal goes some way to restore Green’s reputation
For the best part of a year, Sir Philip Green has been a near-exile from his own stores.
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NewsJones Bootmaker put up for sale by owner
Jones Bootmaker has been put up for sale by owner Alteri, which bought the retailer two years ago.
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NewsStaples rebranded Office Outlet by HMV-owner Hilco
Staples’ 106 UK stores are being renamed Office Outlet by new-owner Hilco Capital, which snapped up the retailer last year for a nominal sum.
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NewsAshley enters the fray as Agent Provocateur sale nears
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has emerged as a bidder in the race for struggling upmarket lingerie chain Agent Provocateur.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco and the Co-op
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker adviser wins contracts with regulator, Co-op group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in its products
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NewsToday in retail: Bunnings rebrand bites owner's profits
Wesfarmers’ ongoing rebrand of Homebase stores has taken a chunk of the retail group’s profits in its maiden half-year in the UK.
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NewsFlash Sale site Secretsales sold to Wowcher owner
Flash Sale etailer Secretsales.com has been sold to Excalibur Group, owner of deals websites Wowcher and LivingSocial UK and Ireland.
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NewsCo-op Bank up for sale as finances falter
The Co-op Bank is putting itself up for sale, inviting offers to buy all shares.
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NewsAgent Provocateur deal nears as Lion emerges as bidder
Agent Provocateur’s owners are reportedly close to securing a deal, with the circle of buyers narrowing to around three.
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NewsJaeger on the hunt for investors as turnaround continues
Jaeger is reportedly looking for investors, engaging Alix Partners to examine interest from potential partners or to find a buyer.
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NewsBoohoo gets legal green light for Nasty Gal deal
Boohoo has secured court approval for its acquisition of US fashion retailer Nasty Gal and remains on track to complete the £16m deal by the end of this month.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who could be on Asda's shopping list?
The past year has witnessed a monumental shift in strategy from the UK’s leading grocers as supermarket chains seek to open up new revenue streams.
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NewsBooker bids to convince retailers over Tesco deal
Booker bosses will kick-start a tour of the UK tomorrow as they bid to convince independent retailers of its shock £3.7bn merger with Tesco.
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NewsBoohoo.com on track to complete Nasty Gal acquisition
Booohoo.com is set to complete its acquisition of Nasty Gal as no other qualifying bids for the retailer have been received.
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Analysis
In quotes: Retail legend Sir Ken Morrison's best lines
Morrisons’ former chairman and grocery giant Ken Morrison was notorious for his straight-talking style. Here are some of his best quotes.
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NewsDreams owner eyes £400m sale of beds retailer
Beds specialist Dreams is being plumped for sale by its private-equity owner Sun European Partners, Retail Week understands.
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OpinionWill Tesco and Booker create a Big Food Group Mk II?
Big Food Group revisited was the first reaction of many – or perhaps the second, after sheer surprise – when news of Tesco’s planned tie-up with Booker flashed up on screens.