Capita receives bid for travel business
Australia’s Corporate Travel Management had made an unsolicited bid for UK outsourcing firm Capita’s travel business. Capita, which…
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Mothercare sells Early Learning Centre
The Early Learning Centre is set to make its high street comeback after its owner Mothercare sold the…
Helen of Troy to sell brands, build up remaining portfolio
A series of well-known mid-market personal care brands have come on to the market, confirming speculation that their parent…
Saga seeks to offload non-core travel brands
Two significant UK travel brands are believed to be coming on to the market as its owner refocuses its…
Metro selling Real hypermarkets
Metro’s chief executive Olaf Koch says that the German wholesaler is planning to sell its Real hypermarkets chain…
Restructuring of Debenhams looms
Debenhams warns on profit again, as the UK department store group edges nearer to a restructuring expected to include a share issue and an accelerated closure of stores. Emma Shipp, partner at law firm Hewitsons, comments.
Recovering accessory retailer for sale
A controlling stake in one of the UK’s best-known fashion accessories retailers has been put up for sale with…
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Go Outdoors seeks to expand its horizons
The UK outdoor retailing sector is braced for further consolidation after the management of Go Outdoors appointed advisers…
Discounters advance as retailers search for growth
For those operating in the retail sector, the balancing act of how to secure meaningful growth; protect market…
Craft beer set for consolidation
SABMiller’s recent acquisition of the UK-based craft brewer Meantime Brewing Company gave the brewing giant an entry point…
