All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 56
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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.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis reveals Cousins quit over Booker deal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has admitted that non-executive director Richard Cousins quit the grocer because he disagreed with the Booker deal.
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AnalysisAt a glance: What do we know about Booker Group?
News this morning that Tesco is buying Booker Group in a £3.7bn mega-deal was a bolt from the blue. We take a closer look at the wholesale business.
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AnalysisTesco's swoop for Booker: what the analysts say
Tesco unviled plans to buy wholesaler Booker this morning. We look at how the City and retail watchers reacted.
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NewsTesco's Lewis downplays Booker deal competition concerns
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has shrugged off suggestions that competition authorities could hamper its proposed merger with food wholesaler Booker.
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NewsShop Direct owners the Barclays mull share sell-off
Shop Direct owners the Barclay brothers are considering selling off their stake in the business, in a deal that could value the etailer at £2bn.
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NewsTesco to buy wholesaler Booker in £3.7bn deal
Tesco and food wholesaler Booker have unveiled plans to merge in a deal that values the Londis and Budgens owner at £3.7bn.
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AnalysisAgent Provocateur chief poised for exit amid sale talks
Agent Provocateur’s new chief executive Fabrizio Malverdi is believed to be in discussions with the lingerie retailer’s private equity owner 3i about his future at the company.
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NewsThe Hut Group steps up credit to fuel future expansion
MyProtein owner The Hut Group has expanded its credit facility, attaining £345m to fund potential acquisitions and future expansion.
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NewsOak Furniture Land boss eyes sale to boost US arm
Oak Furniture Land boss Jason Bannister is considering selling off a chunk of the furniture retailer he founded in 2004.