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M&A

M&A covers mergers, acquisitions, and investment activity across the UK retail industry. This section reports on corporate deals, private equity involvement, restructuring, and strategic partnerships shaping business growth and market consolidation. Retail Sector’s M&A coverage provides detailed analysis for executives, investors, and advisors, offering insight into the financial drivers, valuations, and leadership decisions influencing ownership and strategy within retail.

M&A

M&A covers mergers, acquisitions, and investment activity across the UK retail industry. This section reports on corporate deals, private equity involvement, restructuring, and strategic partnerships shaping business growth and market consolidation. Retail Sector’s M&A coverage provides detailed analysis for executives, investors, and advisors, offering insight into the financial drivers, valuations, and leadership decisions influencing ownership and strategy within retail.

Unilever in talks with McCormick over potential foods division sale

Unilever in talks with McCormick over potential foods division sale

Consumer goods giant confirms receipt of unsolicited offer for brands including Hellmann’s…
BIC acquires Tangle Teezer in €200m deal

BIC acquires Tangle Teezer in €200m deal

BIC has announced its acquisition of haircare company Tangle Teezer in a €200m (£165m) deal . 
Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition

Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition

Secret Sales, the marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty, has…
Jollyes acquired by TDR Capital

Jollyes acquired by TDR Capital

Jollyes has been acquired by TDR Capital from previous owners Kester Capital, for what…
ScS to be acquired by Italian firm Poltronesofà in £99.4m deal

ScS to be acquired by Italian firm Poltronesofà in £99.4m deal

Furniture retailer ScS has revealed it has agreed to be acquired by Italian brand…
Retail M&A deals up 30% since pre-pandemic times, study finds

Retail M&A deals up 30% since pre-pandemic times, study finds

The number of UK M&A deals targeting retailers has increased by 30% since before the…
Co-op sells petrol forecourt estate to Asda for £600m

Co-op sells petrol forecourt estate to Asda for £600m

Co-op has agreed to sell its petrol forecourt business to Asda in a £600m deal.
Retail entrepreneur swoops to acquire Paperchase

Retail entrepreneur swoops to acquire Paperchase

Steve Curtis, an operating partner at Rcapital, the turnaround investor, has reportedly…
Central Group and Signa Holdings complete Selfridges acquisition

Central Group and Signa Holdings complete Selfridges acquisition

Central Group and Signa Holding have completed the acquisition of Selfridges Group from the…
Asda owner eyes Butlin’s takeover

Asda owner eyes Butlin’s takeover

TDR Capital, one of the principal owners of Asda, is reportedly eyeing a takeover bid for…