All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 97
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NewsBlockbuster administrator admits business model 'outdated' as interest mounts
Blockbuster administrator Moorfields said it has received a “small number” of expressions of interest but admitted that its business model was “outdated”.
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NewsBlockbuster appoints Moorfields as administrator
Blockbuster has appointed Moorfields Corporate Recovery as its administrator, putting 2,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsBHS attracts more interest as billionaire Wiese steps up pursuit
Potential suitors are circling Sir Philip Green’s BHS as billionaire Christo Wiese is set to step up his interest in the firm.
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NewsSuperGroup like-for-likes jump as it takes control of German stores
SuperGroup’s retail like-for-likes jumped 7.8% in its second quarter to October 27 as the trendy fashion retailer took control of its German franchise operation.
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NewsSelfridges owner bids to take over Dublin department store Arnotts
Selfridges’ owner is vying to take a stake in Ireland’s largest department store after it was put up for sale by IBRC and Ulster Bank.
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NewsMountain Warehouse's overseas business to outgrow UK in next five years
Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse is seeking to build an overseas business bigger than its UK operation in the next five years after its management team took full control of the retailer.
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NewsDixons completes sale of Turkish business Electroworld
Dixons has completed the sale of its Turkish arm Electroworld to local electricals specialist Bimeks for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsB&M Bargains mulls stock market flotation
Value retailer B&M is mulling a float on the stock market next year as the fast-growing business targets further growth.
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NewsBHS attracts the attention of billionaire Christo Wiese
South African billionaire Christo Wiese is considering a bid for BHS as he looks to enter the UK with the help of former Asda boss Andy Bond.
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NewsMcKesson strikes $8.3bn deal for Lloydspharmacy owner Celesio
Lloydspharmacy owner Celesio has been acquired by US drug wholesaler McKesson for $8.3bn (£5.12bn) including debt.
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NewsDr Martens bought for £300m by private equity firm Permira
Footwear brand and retailer Dr Martens has been acquired by an investment vehicle backed by private equity firm Permira Funds for £300m.
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NewsEBay buys speedy fulfilment firm Shutl ahead of one hour delivery UK launch
EBay has bought speedy delivery firm Shutl as it aims to extend its ‘eBay Now’ one hour delivery service including launching in the UK in early 2014.
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NewsDr Martens' owners in advanced talks to sell business to Permira
Dr Martens’ owner has entered talks with private equity firm Permira, as it eyes a sale of the footwear brand and retailer.
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NewsDixons confirms sale of loss-making Pixmania business to German firm
Dixons has inked a deal to sell its French etail Pixmania business to German industrial holding company Mutares AG.
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NewsThe Garden Centre Group acquires rival specialist
The Garden Centre Group (TGCG) has acquired The Garden & Leisure Group from French garden centre group Louis Delhaize.
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NewsTesco sells US grocery business Fresh & Easy
Tesco has agreed to sell its US grocery chain Fresh & Easy to investment firm Yucaipa.
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NewsHome shopping specialist Damartex acquires Coopers of Stortford
Home shopping specialist Damartex has acquired home and garden retailer Coopers of Stortford for £25m.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality acquires Wine Rack in southern push
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has inked a £1.7m deal to acquire Wine Rack owner LCL Enterprises as it expands in the south.
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NewsComet's former owner OpCapita recoups £54m from collapse
Comet’s former owner OpCapita has recouped at least £54m from the retailer, despite suppliers and the taxman facing millions of pounds of losses.
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NewsTesco in talks over deal to merge Chinese business
Tesco and China Resources Enterprises (CRE), owner of the Vanguard chain, are in talks to combine their Chinese retail operations to create a £10bn business.