All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 51
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NewsBody Shop price tag hurt by 'poor profit expectations'
Body Shop’s parent company L’Oreal hopes to sell it for €800m but is reportedly forecasting a slump in the ethical retailer’s upcoming profits.
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NewsSports Direct ups stakes in US sportswear businesses
Sports Direct has increased its investments in Umbro-owned Iconix Brand Group and doubled its stake in retailer Finish Line.
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NewsGo Outdoors chief executive Chris Matthews steps down
Go Outdoors boss Chris Matthews has resigned after four years at the helm, just weeks after its acquisition by JD Sports was approved.
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NewsNew Look's former owner Apax tables bid for Shop Direct
The previous joint owner of New Look, Apax Partners, and former custodian of Phones 4U, BC Partners, have both lodged bids for Shop Direct.
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NewsTesco investor warns grocer over Booker deal
The boss of Tesco investor Artisan Partners has claimed he has not spoken to a single investor who backs the grocer’s proposed tie-up with wholesaler Booker.
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NewsJacques Vert owner sold to Tillman-backed consortium
Jacques Vert-owner Style Group Brands, has been rescued by a new owner – a subsidiary of Calvetron Style Holdings Limited.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Sainsbury’s and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco investors against the Booker merger; Fairtrade boss accuses Sainsbury’s of replacing it; and Leesa to launch new model in the UK.
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NewsShop Direct private equity interest stalls
Some leading private-equity houses have decided against bidding for home shopping giant Shop Direct.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Nisa retail, French Connection and more
Retail news round-up: Nisa retail in £120m refinancing deal; French Connection's boss in trouble; and Koovs appoints new design head.
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AnalysisWill Tesco spark with new partner Dixons Carphone?
Today two retail powerhouses, Tesco and Dixons Carphone, struck up a new deal that looks set to be mutually beneficial.
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco and Booker begin watchdog slog
If the competition watchdog’s recent record is anything to go by, Tesco and Booker should brace themselves for a long slog.
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NewsChinese healthcare firm in last-minute Body Shop bid
A Chinese healthcare company is considering making a late bid for the Body Shop, which has been put up for sale by its French owner L’Oréal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Edinburgh Woollen Mill and more
Retail news round-up: Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner opens new department store; Renhe Pharmacy plans to bid for Body Shop; and Jack Wills launches in Germany.
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NewsUpdated: The Hut Group snaps up web-hosting firm UK2
Acquisitive etail group The Hut has bought web-hosting business, UK2, to bolster its technology platform and accelerate its international expansion plans.
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NewsJaeger suppliers mull legal action over trademark sale
A group of former Jaeger suppliers has attacked the collapsed chain for selling its trademark prior to its administration.
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NewsToday in retail: McColl’s eyes c-store consolidation
McColl’s share price rallied this morning amid news that its boss Jonathan Miller had voiced an interest in acquiring Tesco’s One Stop.
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OpinionOpinion: McColl’s is not pursuing a One Stop strategy
McColl’s may not regularly wrestle the headlines from its grocery rivals, but that’s exactly what the retailer achieved today.
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NewsMcColl’s to target Tesco’s One Stop after Booker merger
McColl’s chief executive Jonathan Miller is eyeing a possible takeover of One Stop in the fallout from Tesco’s proposed merger with Booker.
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OpinionOpinion: Could Dobbies make a swoop for Wyevale?
With gardening aficionado Nicholas Marshall now at the helm of Dobbies, the once-Tesco-owned garden centre business looks set to blossom.
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NewsThe Works to be sold or floated by owner Endless
The Works’ private-equity owner Endless is reportedly planning to either float the discount arts and books retailer on the stock market, or sell it.