All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 98
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OpinionComment: Retailers look for new ways to supplement stagnant growth
So, with Tesco recently gobbling up Giraffe, are we about to see a new era of diversification among the UK’s leading grocers?
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NewsDixons sells Swedish business Webhallen in Pixmania turnaround bid
Electricals specialist Dixons is to sell its Swedish business Webhallen to Norwegian firm Komplett AS as it streamlines its Pixmania operations.
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German wholesale group Conway purchases Grupoil
German wholesale group Lekkerland-owned convenience chain Conway has taken over Spanish wholesaler Grupoil. The acquisition is in line with a strategy of strengthening Lekkerland’s traditional core business.The purchase will enable Lekkerland to further establish itself in the Spanish convenience sector.
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NewsDIY group Kingfisher expands into Romania with 15-store acquisition
B&Q owner Kingfisher is to expand into Romania after acquiring 15 Bricostore shops from French retailer Group Bresson.
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AnalysisWHSmith’s acquisition of Past Times: What do retailers need to know?
WHSmith’s diversification continues with the acquisition of the Past Times brand. Will it be a good fit and what are the wider plans?
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ICI Paris XL acquires Dutch competitor Pour Vous
AS Watson’s Belgian perfumery chain ICI Paris XL has acquired Dutch competitor Pour Vous. ICI Paris XL plans to complete the deal within one month and is taking over the brand as well as the store network.The deal follows ICI Paris XL’s acquisition of LVMH’s Dutch Sephora stores.“We intend to ...
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NewsPrivate equity firms eye stake in fashion retailer Joules
A number of private equity firms are eyeing purchasing a stake in fashion retailer Joules, which is poised to report an increase in profits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Restructuring firm Hilco begins HMV turnaround
After buying HMV, Hilco faces the task of rebuilding the fallen entertainment retailer’s position on the high street and online.
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NewsPets at Home acquires veterinary business Vets4Pets
Pets at Home has acquired veterinary business Vets4Pets as it aims to extend its veterinary arm to more than 500 in-store and standalone practices.
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NewsRetail insolvencies increase in first quarter of 2013
Retail was one of the hardest hit sectors in the first quarter of 2013 with the number of insolvencies rising 1.75% to 407 despite a 10.2% drop across the UK.
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Polish businessman Mariusz Switalski to compete for control of Mercator
Polish businessman Mariusz Switalski, co-founder of the Eurocash, Biedronka and Zabka retail chains, as well as Czerwona Torebka, aims to acquire grocer Mercator.A fund associated with Switalski has started negotiations with Mercator and signed a confidentiality agreement.There has been no official comment from Switalski or his team.However, sources say he ...
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Central Retail Corporation buys Copenhagen department store
Thailand-based multi-format operator Central Retail Corporation has entered Denmark by acquiring Illum, a famous Copenhagen department store.The company plans to invest THB2bn (£45m) to renovate the store over the next four years. Central Retail chief executive Tos Chirathivat said the renovation would help Illum boost its income from THB5bn (£112.6m) ...
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French retailer Auchan gets green light for Real hypermarkets acquisition
French retailer Auchan has been given the green light for its acquisition of Metro Group’s Real hypermarkets in Ukraine, along with its property division.Metro Group only has two Real stores in Ukraine, one in Kiev and the other in Odessa.
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NewsClinton Cards owner American Greetings taken private by founding family
Clinton Cards parent company American Greetings has been taken private by its founding and controlling family in a deal estimated at $878m.
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OpinionComment: Jessops and HMV - a tale of two administrations
As Jessops emerges like a phoenix from the flames following its collapse earlier this year, the HMV saga still rumbles on.
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NewsBlockbuster acquired by restructuring firm Gordon Brothers
Restructuring firm Gordon Brothers Europe has bought DVD rental retailer Blockbuster out of administration, taking 264 stores.
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French sports retailer Oxylane’s Decathlon to enter Austria
French sports retailer Oxylane’s Decathlon could buy Austrian retailer Sport Eybl to enter the country, according to reports in local trade magazine Format.The retailer has 52 Sport Eybl and Sport Experts stores in Austria, and is reportedly up for sale.
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NewsHilco sole bidder for collapsed HMV as deal nears
Restructuring firm Hilco remains the only bidder in the frame for collapsed entertainment retailer HMV as its future looks to be determined in the next few days.
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AnalysisTesco’s acquisition of Giraffe: What do retailers need to know?
Last week Tesco snapped up restaurant chain Giraffe. So what are its plans for the group, and are more acquisitions on the cards?
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Discount banner Rema 1000 reports sales growth
Discount banner Rema 1000 grew sales by 19.5% in Norway and Denmark during 2012.The business boosted owner Reitangruppen’s net sales by 12.4% to NOK71.7bn (£8.18bn) for 2012. EBITDA increased by 19.8% to NOK2.17bn (£247.6m).Revenue growth was also lifted by Reitan’s acquisition of more than 1,000 kiosks in Finland and the ...