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NewsThe Very Group confirms takeover by investment firm
The US private equity giant Carlyle is buying The Very Group, once known as Shop Direct, from previous owners the Barclay family
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NewsVery Group reports âresilientâ peak trading driven by toys, home and beauty
The Very Group has reported a âstrong and resilientâ festive trading period as toys, home and beauty saw the strongest sales.
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NewsShop Direct moves Littlewoods campaign spend to digital-only
Shop Direct has launched an online-only advertising campaign for Littlewoods.
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VideoWatch: Littlewoods launches circus-themed Christmas ad
Littlewoods has adopted a circus theme for its 2018 Christmas advert with clowns, acrobats and a ringmaster featuring in the campaign.
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NewsVery Group delivers record earnings after âyear of real progressâ
The Very Group has hailed âa year of real progressâ after it posted its highest EBITDA margin recorded in the online groupâs 22-year history.
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NewsShop Direct to axe Littlewoods Clearance, 150 jobs at risk
Shop Direct plans to shutter its Littlewoods Clearance division, which markets unsold stock from across the groupâs retail brands, next February.
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AnalysisCarlyle: Who is The Very Groupâs new owner?
The Barclay familyâs ownership of The Very Group officially came to an end today (November 10) as it completed a transaction for global investment firm Carlyle to take over.
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OpinionOpinion: C&A, Littlewoods, BHS⊠donât let it happen to M&S
Hereâs a little brain teaser for you. Complete the following sequence: C&A, Littlewoods, Woolworths, BHS andâŠ?
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NewsâTough retail climateâ sees Very revenue decline
Very UK saw revenue fall 2.5% in the 39 weeks to March 29, 2025, despite a strong increase in sales for its home category.
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NewsShop Direct launches Christmas ads for Very and Littlewoods
Shop Direct has launched its ÂŁ6.5m âStep into Christmas in styleâ campaign for Very as sister brand Littlewoods debuts its pantomime-themed ad.