All Shares, investment & IPOs articles
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NewsShein shoots for $27bn valuation in upcoming IPO
Shein is aiming for a stock market valuation of almost £20bn when it makes its debut in Hong Kong next month.
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NewsLoaf founder bought out by River Island’s Lewis family investment fund
Loaf founder Charlie Marshall, who began the business in 2008, has sold his share of the business to the Lewis family’s Blue Coast Capital.
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NewsFrasers raises stake in Hugo Boss to 47%
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to more than 47%, falling short of taking control of the German fashion brand.
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NewsShein looks for valuation over $30bn for IPO
Ecommerce giant Shein is reportedly seeking a valuation between $30bn and $40bn for an upcoming Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO).
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NewsJD Sports launches second tranche of £200m share buyback
JD Sports has begun the second phase of a £200m share buyback programme.
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NewsFrasers’ Hugo Boss takeover bid turns ‘unconditional’
Frasers Group has revealed that its takeover offer for Hugo Boss has become unconditional after receiving clearance from the European Commission.
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NewsFrasers Group launches share buyback as it appoints new joint broker
Frasers Group has this morning launched a share buyback programme with new joint broker Panmure Liberum.
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NewsDebenhams boss hails ‘continued positive trading’ ahead of AGM
Debenhams Group boss Dan Finley has said he is “pleased with continued positive trading” through June and July, ahead of the retailer’s AGM today.
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NewsShein gets green light for long-awaited IPO
Shein has received the green light for its long-awaited Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), following failed earlier attempts in New York and London.
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Opinion‘IPOs would show there’s more going on in retail than doom and gloom’
Superdrug owner AS Watson, books specialist Waterstones, and furniture retailer Dusk are among those looking at floating in London, where their presence would be a welcome boost, says George MacDonald
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NewsAmazon aims to raise $25bn through bond sale for AI push
Amazon is looking to raise $25bn through a US bond sale as the retail giant looks to fund further investments in AI, according to reports.
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NewsDusk taps banks as it prepares for £300m London listing
Pureplay furniture retailer Dusk has hired investment banks as it prepares for a £300m listing on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsGymshark founder in talks to buy back stake sold to private equity firm
Gymshark founder Ben Francis is in discussions with private equity firm General Atlantic about buying back its stake in the sportswear brand
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: How Amazon’s capex compares to all retailers in the FTSE 350
Amazon’s capex totalled $132bn in its last financial year. Put all of the spending of major UK retail businesses together, and you don’t come close to that.
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NewsFrasers Group launches takeover bid for Australian retail group
Frasers Group has offered A$316m (£166m) for the remaining available shares of Accent Group, operators of brands including Hype and Platypus.
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NewsHomewares retailer Dusk eyes London float
Homewares retailer Dusk is reportedly appointing advisers ahead of a potential £300m float on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsWaterstones owner shows interest in takeover of The Very Group
Waterstones owner Elliott Advisors is reportedly among several parties eyeing up a potential takeover of The Very Group.
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NewsWHSmith launches capital raise as global turmoil takes toll
WHSmith is to raise money through a new share placing after cutting profit expectations and warning on its outlook as conflict continues in the Middle East.
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NewsBoots in talks with potential buyers at $10bn valuation
Health and beauty giant Boots has held talks with potential suitors over a sale which could value the retailer at as much as $10bn.
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NewsCo-op prices £350m sustainability bond
The Co-operative Group has priced a bond offering of £350m of 8.25% sustainability senior notes due in 2031.