All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 3
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NewsModella sets out plans to make TGJones ‘hub of the high street’
TGJones and owner Modella Capital have set out their plans to expand the retailer to over 500-stores across the country in a call with landlords today [November 19], Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsVagabond Wines launches direct-to-consumer online platform
Vagabond Wines has launched a new direct-to-consumer platform, offering nationwide, next-day delivery for customers.
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NewsBoots completes acquisition of diagnostics firm to expand private testing
Boots has completed the acquisition of an at-home healthcare and wellness test company as it looks to expand its private testing and diagnostics offer.
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AnalysisCarlyle: Who is The Very Group’s new owner?
The Barclay family’s ownership of The Very Group officially came to an end today (November 10) as it completed a transaction for global investment firm Carlyle to take over.
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NewsMountain Warehouse founder takes back control
Mountain Warehouse founder and chief executive Mark Neale has taken back control of the outdoor clothing and equipment specialist.
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NewsThe Very Group confirms takeover by investment firm
The US private equity giant Carlyle is buying The Very Group, once known as Shop Direct, from previous owners the Barclay family
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss Roberts decks the halls with bumper profits as he looks towards Christmas
As Sainsbury’s upgraded its full-year profits to more than £1bn, chief executive Simon Roberts spoke about the consumer outlook heading into Christmas, what’s happening with the future of Argos, and the Budget.
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NewsABF considers spinning off Primark from wider business
Food and retail giant Associated British Foods has today announced it is undertaking a review of its group structure with an eye to possibly splitting up its Primark and food businesses.
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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.