All Mergers & acquisitions articles
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NewsDebenham finalises sale of Nasty Gal to US buyer
Debenhams Group has sold youth brand Nasty Gal to a US buyer for $16m (£11.8m).
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NewsCompetition watchdog flags potential issues with proposed Co-op merger
The Co-op Group’s proposed acquisition of the Southern Co-op has been flagged as potentially harmful to competition in the sector, according to the CMA.
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NewsHugo Boss chair steps down following Frasers Group ‘discussions’
Hugo Boss chair Stephan Sturm has stepped down following discussions with Frasers Group, now the brand’s biggest shareholder.
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NewsPoundstretcher owner Fortress mulls Poundland takeover
The owner of UK value brand Poundstretcher Fortress Investment Group is reportedly in early talks about acquiring Poundland from Gordon Brothers.
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NewsDebenhams completes sale of Sheffield distribution centre to Primark
Debenhams Group has today announced that it has sold the automation in its Sheffield distribution centre and reassigned the lease to Primark for £90m.
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NewsLK Bennett owner to receive £3m in fees following rescue deal
LK Bennett owner Gordon Brothers is set to receive some £3m in consultancy and stock clearance fees, after acquiring the business out of administration earlier this year.
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AnalysisWhy Sainsbury’s holds all the cards in any potential supermarket mega-merger
Rumours are swirling about potential grocery M&A, and bankers are on manoeuvres. Retail Week evaluates some of the proposals being floated, looks at who exactly is floating them and why Sainsbury’s is the name on everyone’s lips
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NewsCastore eyes up potential sale
Sportswear brand Castore is reportedly exploring a potential sale following interest from other industry players.
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NewsHarvey Nichols sale set to cost suppliers hundreds of millions
Luxury suppliers to Harvey Nichols are set to recover less than 15p in the pound after the luxury department store went into administration owing £270m to unsecured creditors.
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NewsVery Group owner scraps sale process after bidders fail to meet asking price
The auction of The Very Group is close to being scrapped after potential bidders for the brand refused to meet the owner’s £2bn asking price.
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NewsHugo Boss ends share buyback as Frasers targets majority control
Hugo Boss has terminated its €200m share buyback programme after Frasers Group reaffirmed its ambition to increase its holding in the company beyond 50%.
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NewsSwift conclusion sought to Poundland sale process
Any sale of Poundland is expected to go ahead speedily, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisHas Asda’s turnaround finally turned a corner?
Asda is back in positive sales growth for the first time in two years. Does that mean the retailer is finally turning a corner in Allan Leighton’s turnaround plan?
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NewsHotel Chocolat slips to loss as production and employment costs soar
Chocolate specialist Hotel Chocolat slipped into the red in 2025 as it battled soaring cocoa and employment costs, while it also invested in its factory and supply chains.
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NewsFrasers calls for resignation of Accent Group chair as takeover bid drags on
Frasers Group chief financial officer Chris Wootton has issued a letter to Australian retailer Accent Group chair Lawrence Myers, calling on him to resign following the publication of the brand’s FY26 results.
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NewsTGJones owner Modella ‘sounded out’ about Poundland deal
The owner of TGJones, investor Modella Capital, is among the parties potentially interested in buying Poundland.
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NewsPoundland overstated sales by £60m before it was sold for £1
Numerous balance sheet errors were revealed during a review of Poundland during its acquisition by Gordon Brothers last year.
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NewsFrasers to pay off former Harvey Nichols owner’s debt to stylists
Frasers Group has shared it is making goodwill payments to personal shoppers and stylists who were owed money by Harvey Nichols under its previous ownership.
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Opinion‘Poundland should go for more than £1 this time around’
A back-to-basics turnaround looks as if it’s paying off for Poundland, believes George MacDonald
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NewsRadley website and remaining stores to close this month
British handbag-maker Radley’s ecommerce website and stores are all set to close this month following its acquisition out of administration by Gordon Brothers in May, Retail Week understands.