All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 64
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OpinionBHS deal goes some way to restore Green’s reputation
For the best part of a year, Sir Philip Green has been a near-exile from his own stores.
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NewsJones Bootmaker put up for sale by owner
Jones Bootmaker has been put up for sale by owner Alteri, which bought the retailer two years ago.
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NewsStaples rebranded Office Outlet by HMV-owner Hilco
Staples’ 106 UK stores are being renamed Office Outlet by new-owner Hilco Capital, which snapped up the retailer last year for a nominal sum.
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NewsAshley enters the fray as Agent Provocateur sale nears
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has emerged as a bidder in the race for struggling upmarket lingerie chain Agent Provocateur.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco and the Co-op
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker adviser wins contracts with regulator, Co-op group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in its products
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NewsToday in retail: Bunnings rebrand bites owner's profits
Wesfarmers’ ongoing rebrand of Homebase stores has taken a chunk of the retail group’s profits in its maiden half-year in the UK.
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NewsFlash Sale site Secretsales sold to Wowcher owner
Flash Sale etailer Secretsales.com has been sold to Excalibur Group, owner of deals websites Wowcher and LivingSocial UK and Ireland.
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NewsCo-op Bank up for sale as finances falter
The Co-op Bank is putting itself up for sale, inviting offers to buy all shares.
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NewsAgent Provocateur deal nears as Lion emerges as bidder
Agent Provocateur’s owners are reportedly close to securing a deal, with the circle of buyers narrowing to around three.
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NewsJaeger on the hunt for investors as turnaround continues
Jaeger is reportedly looking for investors, engaging Alix Partners to examine interest from potential partners or to find a buyer.
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NewsBoohoo gets legal green light for Nasty Gal deal
Boohoo has secured court approval for its acquisition of US fashion retailer Nasty Gal and remains on track to complete the £16m deal by the end of this month.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who could be on Asda's shopping list?
The past year has witnessed a monumental shift in strategy from the UK’s leading grocers as supermarket chains seek to open up new revenue streams.
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NewsBooker bids to convince retailers over Tesco deal
Booker bosses will kick-start a tour of the UK tomorrow as they bid to convince independent retailers of its shock £3.7bn merger with Tesco.
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NewsBoohoo.com on track to complete Nasty Gal acquisition
Booohoo.com is set to complete its acquisition of Nasty Gal as no other qualifying bids for the retailer have been received.
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Analysis
In quotes: Retail legend Sir Ken Morrison's best lines
Morrisons’ former chairman and grocery giant Ken Morrison was notorious for his straight-talking style. Here are some of his best quotes.
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NewsDreams owner eyes £400m sale of beds retailer
Beds specialist Dreams is being plumped for sale by its private-equity owner Sun European Partners, Retail Week understands.
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OpinionWill Tesco and Booker create a Big Food Group Mk II?
Big Food Group revisited was the first reaction of many – or perhaps the second, after sheer surprise – when news of Tesco’s planned tie-up with Booker flashed up on screens.
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NewsAgent Provocateur offers flood in as sales talks progress
Troubled lingerie chain Agent Provocateur has attracted more than a dozen bidders, according to reports.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco and Booker could spark c-store consolidation
If question marks remained over whether Tesco was truly back on the front foot, a frenetic Friday has laid those doubts firmly to rest.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco Lewis' love-in masks flies in the ointment
In a bid to convince this was a ‘merger’ not a takeover, Tesco and Booker’s bosses studiously took it in turns to speak during today’s press conference.