Hilco
Hilco is a global financial services company specialising in asset valuation, advisory, and liquidation, with a significant presence in the UK retail sector. For retail professionals, Hilco’s activities often intersect with major developments in store closures, restructuring, and turnaround strategies, making it a key player to watch during times of market turbulence. Retail Sector’s coverage of Hilco includes breaking news on company acquisitions and disposals, in-depth analysis of administration processes involving high-street chains, and insights into how Hilco’s interventions shape the future of UK retail businesses. Our reporting also examines the operational and strategic implications for supply chain managers, ecommerce leaders, and retail executives navigating distressed retail environments.
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Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryHigh Street
Wilko secures £40m in funding from Homebase owner
Wilko has reportedly secured £40m in funding from Hilco UK, the investor which owns both Homebase and Cath Kidston. According to the Financial Times, the details of the asset-based credit facility were filed with Companies House although they have yet to be fully disclosed. However, the outlet added it is…
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Aug- 2022 -26 AugustM&A
Retail entrepreneur swoops to acquire Paperchase
Steve Curtis, an operating partner at Rcapital, the turnaround investor, has reportedly agreed to buy Paperchase as a private investor for an undisclosed sum, according to Sky News. Its sources said on Thursday (25 August) that the deal was expected to be confirmed before the end of the week. Curtis,…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneNews
Hilco in line to acquire Cath Kidston
Hilco is understood to be nearing a takeover of Cath Kidston, according to Sky News, after the brand was put up for sale by its owner, Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA). Sky News has learnt that Hilco, which has owned an array of prominent high street names over the last…
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Jul- 2021 -7 JulyClothing & Shoes
Boohoo owned Karen Millen secures new fashion director
Online retail group Boohoo, has appointed Lizzie Dawson as the latest fashion director for Karen Millen, Coast, Oasis and Warehouse. Prior to her move to Boohoo, Dawson worked at Topshop and Topman between November 2020 and February 2021 as a creative consultant. The group previously acquired the online businesses of…
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Apr- 2021 -12 AprilDIY
Hugh Osmond eyes £300m Homebase takeover bid
Hugh Osmond is reportedly one of a number of parties looking to launch a £300m takeover bid for DIY retailer Homebase. According to Sky News, the former Pizza Express owner’s investment vehicle, Osmond Capital, has emerged as a “serious bidder” for the home furnishings chain. If completed, the sale would…
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Nov- 2020 -30 NovemberCoronavirus
Arcadia collapse could throw JD’s Debenhams takeover into doubt
A potential collapse at its largest concession holder Arcadia could reportedly throw the takeover of Debenhams by JD Sports into doubt. According to the Sunday Times, JD’s board were due to confirm whether they were going to go through with the acquisition by the end of last week (27 November)…
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24 NovemberDepartment Stores
JD Sports enters Debenhams takeover talks
JD Sports has reportedly entered into talks with advisors regarding a deal which would see the sportswear company take full control of Debenhams. According to the Telegraph, the retailer is interested in purchasing the entire department store shop estate, but is not looking to convert the outlets into JD Sport…
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16 NovemberDepartment Stores
JD Sports enters race for Debenhams
JD Sports has reportedly entered the race to acquire embattled department store Debenhams, and has been granted access to Debenhams’ finances in a secure data room. According to The Telegraph, JD Sports has emerged as a potential contender after being given access to Debenhams’ finances within the last fortnight. One…
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11 NovemberDIY
Homebase hunts for new owners to fund next growth stage
DIY retailer Homebase has reportedly started a search for a new owner as it looks for funding for its next stage of growth. According to Retail Week, Homebase chief executive Damian McGloughlin said the company is hopeful of a deal being completed by April of next year. McGloughlin reportedly added…
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Sep- 2020 -24 SeptemberDepartment Stores
Richest man in India interested in Debenhams acquisition
India’s richest man is reportedly one of the parties interested in making a bid to acquire Debenhams, according to Sky News. Ambani is the chairman and largest shareholder in Resilience Industries, the parent company of Reliance Retail which owns British toy retailer Hamleys. A number of parties, including Next and…
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