All Mergers & acquisitions articles
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NewsLK Bennett snapped up out of administration by Poundland owner
Fashion retailer LK Bennett has been acquired out of administration by the owner of Poundland and Laura Ashley.
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NewsClaire’s collapses into administration for second time
Accessories retailer Claire’s has collapsed into administration again, just four months after it was bought out of insolvency, putting 1,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsBoots Group chief executive to retire as UK boss takes on ‘wider range of responsibilities’
The Boots Group chief executive Ornella Barra is retiring from her role as the head of Boots UK and Ireland to take on a “wider range of responsibilities”.
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NewsTed Baker owner Authentic acquires Guess
Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands Group has acquired Guess for an undisclosed sum, making it the second-largest brand in the portfolio after Reebok.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland buys Texas retailer Deutsch & Deutsch
Watches of Switzerland has completed a US acquisition that will see it run four new showrooms in the country
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InterviewInterview: Tom Joule on what’s coming next for the British lifestyle brand
Tom Joule is entering the new year with a pep in his step. His eponymous lifestyle brand – a favourite among the middle classes for its town wellies and preppy jumpers – is on track to turn its first profit since it collapsed into administration in 2022.
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AnalysisWhat’s next for Russell & Bromley under new ownership?
Russell & Bromley was scooped up by high street giant Next this week, acquiring the specialist retailer’s brand and assets in a pre-pack deal.
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NewsNext snaps up footwear specialist Russell & Bromley
Fashion giant Next has bought the brand and other assets of footwear retailer Russell & Bromley in a pre-pack administration deal.
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NewsApparel Brands Group joins bidders for Russell & Bromley
Apparel Brands Group is among the parties said to be bidding for shoe retailer Russell & Bromley.
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NewsFreemans’ owner canvasses buyer interest
International retail giant Otto Group is soliciting buyer interest in its Freemans online business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRussell & Bromley faces stores shutdown in Next deal
The 150-year-old shoe retailer Russell & Bromley may lose its store estate as part of a breakup deal.
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NewsMajestic Wine sees pre-tax profits slump by almost 50%
Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has reported a fall in pre-tax profits of almost 50%, according to newly posted accounts to Companies House.
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NewsGola owner acquired by US dealmaker Marubeni
The owner of British sportswear and fashion brand Gola has been acquired by the US arm of Japanese conglomerate Marubeni.
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NewsNext eyes rescue bid for LK Bennett
Next is reportedly exploring a rescue offer for premium womenswear brand LK Bennett.
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NewsWaterstones’ owner prepares for potential IPO next year
A flotation is on the cards next year for bookseller Waterstones and its US stablemate Barnes & Noble.
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NewsFrasers Group sells Matches
Frasers Group has sold Matches to the founders of members-only shopping app Mile, who will relaunch the luxury platform next year.
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AnalysisThe hungry retailer: What has Frasers acquired this year?
Frasers Group snapped up Swindon Outlet Village last week, capping off a busy year of retail and property acquisitions.
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NewsFrasers Group weighs up SilkFred bid
Frasers Group is considering placing a rescue bid for online marketplace SilkFred, which collapsed into administration in October.
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NewsNext in talks to strike a deal with Russell & Bromley
High street chain Next is in talks with advisers at Russell & Bromley about striking a potential deal.
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NewsFrasers Group confirms Matches relaunch
Frasers Group is set to relaunch Matches next year, two years after it placed the luxury brands platform into administration.