All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 46
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AnalysisCoast lost its way but finds good home in Karen Millen
Coast’s rescue by Karen Millen is a family affair with one bigger, stronger sibling taking over its ailing sister.
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NewsIntu deputy chairman plots takeover after share price plummets
Intu’s deputy chairman John Whittaker is plotting a takeover of the group following a fall of more than 40% in its share price this year.
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NewsWalgreens to launch in-store pilot with Birchbox
US pharmacy giant Walgreens has acquired a minority stake in beauty subscription business Birchbox and will trial selling the beauty etailer’s range in-store.
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NewsWiggleCRC profits climb after year of investment
WiggleCRC has recorded a rise in interim profits which boss Will Kernan attributed to “a reset of the business model” in 2017.
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda may threaten competition in 460 locations
The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda could result in a “substantial lessening of competition” in almost 500 locations, the competition watchdog has warned.
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NewsCarrefour denies making Casino merger approach
Carrefour has refuted claims from French grocery rival Casino that it approached the business over a possible tie-up.
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NewsSports Direct could block Debenhams’ Magasin du Nord sale
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is threatening to derail Debenhams’ £200m sale of its Magasin du Nord business, according to reports.
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NewsCo-op buys healthcare tech start-up as profits climb
The Co-op has posted a jump in profitability during the first half of its financial year and confirmed the acquisition of healthcare tech start-up Dimec.
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NewsWaterstones buys Foyles in fightback against Amazon
Waterstones has acquired Foyles bookshops from the founding family for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsThe Hut snaps up beauty specialist Acheson & Acheson
The Hut Group has bolstered its core beauty business with the acquisition of Acheson & Acheson, a contract manufacturer and product developer.
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda: CMA kicks off investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its investigation into the mega-merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda.
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NewsSports Direct deal was HoF’s only option, says EY
Sports Direct’s bid for House of Fraser was “the best and only offer capable of being completed”, according to administrator EY.
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NewsAshley vows to keep 80% of HoF stores open
New House of Fraser owner Mike Ashley has pledged to keep 80% of the department store chain’s shops open.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Mike Ashley's transfer window spending
Patrick Blower’s take on Mike Ashley spending big on House of Fraser, if not on new players at Newcastle United.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Sports Direct's swoop spells for HoF
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley realised his dream of owning a department store business with an audacious £90m pounce on House of Fraser. Retail Week considers the implications.
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NewsPoundworld brand could be resurrected by rescue bid
The Poundworld brand and a handful of its shops could be saved following an eleventh hour rescue bid by Irish retail family the Hendersons.
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NewsSports Direct acquires House of Fraser for £90m
Sports Direct has bought House of Fraser out of administration for £90m following a battle to control the beleaguered department store chain.
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NewsHoF creditors to pick a rescue bid as early as today
House of Fraser’s lenders could reportedly decide on bids from at least three white knights today, including Mike Ashley, Philip Day and Alteri Investors.
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NewsOver 1,000 Homebase jobs at risk
Homebase will reportedly close a quarter of its stores in a company voluntary agreement that could lead to more than 1,000 job cuts.
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NewsUpdated: HoF in rescue talks with Alteri, Philip Day
House of Fraser has held talks with rescue fund Alteri in its search for a new owner.