All Mergers & acquisitions articles
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NewsAsda confirms sale of Leon to founder
Supermarket giant Asda has today (October 31) confirmed the sale of Leon Restaurants to former co-founder John Vincent.
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NewsWHSmith delays results as accounting investigation continues
Travel retail specialist WHSmith has moved its full-year results back as accountants review a profits overstatement at its flagship North American business.
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NewsBodycare snapped up by former Body Shop CEO
An investment group fronted by former Molton Brown and The Body Shop chief executive Charles Denton has acquired embattled beauty retailer Bodycare out of administration.
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NewsNew Weird Fish owner plots acquisition spree
The new owner of womenswear retailer Weird Fish is plotting a spending spree as it looks to build a portfolio of leading lifestyle and fashion brands.
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NewsWestfield acquires stake in Edinburgh shopping centre
Westfield owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has acquired a 25% stake in St James Quarter in Edinburgh.
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NewsRetail group behind Wilko and The Range returns to profit
The retail group consisting of The Range, Wilko, and more recently Homebase, has seen a return to profit.
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NewsFrasers Group snaps up majority stake in US luxury retailer
Frasers Group has snapped up a majority stake in US luxury multi-brand retailer The Webster as the retail giant ramps up its international expansion.
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NewsN Brown to axe hundreds of jobs as it trims costs
N Brown Group is planning to cut some 270 roles across its head office and warehouse as it looks to trim costs.
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NewsModella Capital demands rent cuts from Claire’s landlords
Private equity firm Modella Capital has demanded rent holidays until after Christmas from the landlords of the stores it acquired as part of its £3.6m deal to save the struggling retailer, Retail Week understands.
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NewsModella Capital weighs up bid for New Look
New Claire’s Accessories owner Modella Capital is understood to be considering a potential bid for womenswear brand New Look, Retail Week understands.
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NewsThe Cotswold Company being prepared for sale
The Cotswold Company is being prepared for sale by its private equity owners, according to reports.
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NewsCastore boss Beahon: ‘The wholesale market really likes Belstaff’
The boss of Castore plans to focus on growing Belstaff’s wholesale and ecommerce channels, as he sets out his vision for the menswear brand under his ownership.
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AnalysisModella Capital: The private equity firm fast becoming the UK high street’s most prolific investor
Embattled fashion accessories chain Claire’s was snapped up by one of retail’s most prolific investors this week as it became the latest addition in Modella Capital’s portfolio
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NewsClaire’s snapped up by Modella Capital
Embattled fashion accessories retailer Claire’s has been bought out of administration by Modella Capital, which owns retailers TG Jones, Hobbycraft and the Original Factory Shop.
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NewsPoundland reappoints former clothing boss ahead of Pep&Co relaunch
Poundland has brought back its former Pep&Co head of buying and design Maria Epaminondas ahead of the relaunch of its fashion range next year, Retail Week understands.
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NewsWestfield launches Allders Parade in former historic department store
Westfield owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is poised to open the doors to a new retail development inside the historic Allders department store in Croydon this week.
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NewsVery Group transformation boss steps down to join mayoral race
Online retailer Very Group’s chief finance and transformation officer is to step down and run as a mayoral candidate.
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NewsDeliveroo CEO to step down after DoorDash deal completes
Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu is set to leave the business, once the £2.9bn acquisition of the delivery firm is completed by DoorDash.
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NewsSainsbury’s ends discussions with JD.com over Argos sale
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that discussions over a potential sale of Argos have ended with Chinese giant JD.com.