Stock Market
This coverage tracks the stock market performance of key retailers and related companies, with analysis of share price movements, financial results, and investor sentiment. Reporting highlights earnings announcements, strategic updates affecting valuations, market reactions, and executive commentary — equipping retail professionals with insights into how public markets view the sector’s commercial and strategic developments.
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May- 2021 -24 MayClothing & Shoes
Seraphine owner eyes London IPO
The new owner of the maternity wear brand Seraphine is reportedly eyeing plans to deliver it to the London stock market, according to Sky News. Mayfair Equity Partners, which purchased the label last December, is close to hiring bankers to explore the potential IPO, according to reports. According to Sky,…
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Apr- 2021 -26 AprilHigh Street
Poundland owner confirms Polish IPO
Poundland owner, Pepco Group, has confirmed plans to go ahead with a listing on the Polish stock market that could value the company at around £3.9bn. The firm, which operates the Pepco and Dealz brands in Europe, had planned to go public in 2020 with a dual listing in London…
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7 AprilM&A
Frasers Group calls for Peacocks sale inquiry
Frasers Group has reportedly called for an investigation to be launched into the sale of fashion chain Peacocks to an international consortium backed by chief operating officer, Steve Simpson. According to the Guardian, Mike Ashley, owner of Sports Direct and House of Fraser, was beaten in his Peacocks takeover bid…
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Mar- 2021 -12 MarchClothing & Shoes
Mothercare to float on junior stock market
Mothercare has announced its intentions to float on admission (AIM) on the junior stock market at £0.01 per ordinary share. Following this move, the company stated that its admission of the ordinary shares on the main market of the London stock exchange and to the premium listing segment of the…
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Feb- 2021 -26 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Made.com brings in bankers to develop £1bn stock market float
Made.com has reportedly hired three investment bankers to help develop a stock market flotation that would value the company at up to £1bn. According to Sky News, the online furniture store has onboarded JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Liberum to work on plans for an initial public offering which will…
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15 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Made.com explores £500m stock floatation
Made.com is exploring options for a potential stock market floatation worth £500m, according to Sky News. The online retailer is reportedly in talks with banks about advising on strategic options, which will include an initial public offering to take place in the coming months. Backed by Brent Hoberman, co-founder of…
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Jan- 2021 -20 JanuaryOnline & Digital
Moonpig confirms £1.2bn stock market float
Moonpig, the internet greetings cards and gifts retailer, has confirmed plans for a £1.2bn float on the London stock exchange. Exponent, the private equity firm that bought Moonpig in 2016, is set to flat in excess of 25% of the company, while fund manager Blackrock and tech investor Dragoneer Global…
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Dec- 2020 -24 DecemberNews
Chinese market regulators investigate Alibaba ‘monopolistic’ claims
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (CSAMR) has announced that Alibaba is being investigated by regulators over claims of “monopolistic practices”. According to the BBC, the retail group was previously warned about allegedly making its sellers sign “exclusive deals”, preventing them from trading on rival platforms. Last month, the company’s…
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2 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Beauty Bay considers a stock market listing
Online cosmetics store, Beauty Bay is reportedly considering a stock market listing, following the surge in valuation fellow digital retailer The Hut Group (THG) experienced earlier this year. According to Sky News, the company which was created by Arron and David Gabbie, is in talks with investment bank GCA Altium…
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Aug- 2020 -27 AugustOnline & Digital
The Hut Group unveils £4.5bn IPO plan
Online retailer The Hut Group (THG) has confirmed its intention to launch a stock market flotation that values the company at around £4.5bn. The group plans to raise £920m through the sale which, according to Sky News, could lead to its founder Matthew Moulding receiving up to £700. It cites…
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