All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 101
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NewsRobert Dyas sale process gains momentum
Up-for-sale hardware and homewares chain Robert Dyas is expected to enter exclusivity with a buyer next month.
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OpinionHigh street still in clear and present danger
Momentum is the lifeblood of successful change. And, the more I reread the Government’s response to the Portas review, the more I’m convinced it has failed to harness the spirit and passion behind the Queen of Shops’ initial intentions.
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NewsAmerican Golf: Driving its way forward
Securing a new boss and driving growth is top of the agenda for the golfing specialist.
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NewsMidcounties acquires Harry Tuffin's
Midcounties Co-operative has acquired grocery chain Harry Tuffin’s.
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NewsOpCapita to focus on re-engaging Game suppliers and staff
Game’s new owners are to focus on re-engaging suppliers and staff after a turbulent few months that led to the specialist collapsing last week.
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Pantaloon Retail in talks to acquire Big Apple stores
Future Group-owned Pantaloon Retail is in talks to acquire Express Retail Services-owned Big Apple’s stores. Big Apple operates 65 neighbourhood shops in Delhi. The takeover is expected to be valued at around INR2.5bn (£30.7m).Big Apple recently launched an online home delivery service – which is not part of the acquisition ...
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NewsTillman puts Aquascutum up for sale
Aquascutum, the British luxury heritage retailer, is understood to be up for sale.
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NewsSony Music among bidders for HMV Live
Sony Music Entertainment has emerged as one of the parties vying to buy the live music division of entertainment retailer HMV.
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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NewsMorrisons acquires fresh meat facility
Morrisons has acquired fresh meat facility in North Wales as it continues on a spree of supply chain acquisitions.
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Casino to take full control of Brazilian supermarket chain
French retailer Casino has started the process to take full control of Brazilian supermarket chain Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição SA (CBD). Casino said it had informed Abilio Diniz, head of the Diniz Group, which currently controls CBD, of its decision to exercise its right to appoint the chairman of the ...
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OpinionGame must bridge the trust gap to power up
The immediate aftermath of Game’s collapse into administration – 2,000 jobs slashed and 277 stores closed – makes it the most significant failure of a listed retailer since Woolworths.
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Bibby Retail Services acquires Rhythm & Booze
Bibby Retail Services has acquired off licence chain Rhythm & Booze.
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NewsGame administration sparks trade interest
The owner of Irish entertainment retailer Xtra-Vision is thought to be interested in acquiring parts of Game after it collapsed into administration this week.
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NewsMatalan tycoon's daughter buys Fenn Wright Manson
Matalan founder John Hargreaves’ daughter Maxine Hargreaves-Adams has snapped up collapsed womenswear retailer Fenn Wright Manson.
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NewsWilkinson among bidders for Robert Dyas
UPDATE: Wilkinson is in the bidding race for hardware retailer Robert Dyas, it is understood.
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NewsCath Kidston: Booming sales for the kitsch retailer
Booming sales at the retailer reflect two years of rapid growth under its private equity owner.
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NewsPotential buyers circle Game
Beleaguered entertainment retailer Game was being circled by potential buyers within hours of putting administrators on standby yesterday.
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NewsGA Europe in the frame to buy Birthdays chain
Retail restructuring specialist GA Europe is among those bidding to take control of greetings card chain Birthdays, which parent Clinton may sell.
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NewsFranchise giant Alshaya vies to buy Fenn Wright Manson
Middle Eastern franchise partner Alshaya is looking to build its UK presence by acquiring collapsed womenswear chain Fenn Wright Manson out of administration.