Latest News: mergers
August 29, 2024 8:50 am
Published by Angela Beevers
British jewellery brands Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember have been merged under new leadership by parent company Aeternum Holding. The move will see Astley Clarke... View Article
September 3, 2021 7:57 am
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Sportswear retailer JD Sports could be required to sell off its Footasylum chain following the Competition and Markets Authority’s reassessment of the merger between the two... View Article
July 26, 2021 7:40 am
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German fashion retail group S. Oliver is to acquire casual footwear brand Copenhagen Studios. The purchase is due to take place this month. In a statement,... View Article
July 2, 2021 7:01 am
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Horticultural product retailer YouGarden has acquired Gardening Direct, the online and mail order supplier of live plants. The company said the acquisition will enhance its product... View Article
June 28, 2021 7:57 am
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JD Sports has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Spanish online sports equipment retailer Deporvillage. Founded by Xavier Pladellorens and Ángel... View Article
April 19, 2021 9:24 am
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Asda owner EG Group has acquired Leon, the ‘naturally fresh fast food’ restaurant chain. EG Group said the move forms part of its strategy of seeking... View Article
February 1, 2021 7:55 am
Published by Angela Beevers
JD Sports is to acquire US sportswear retailer DTLR Villa in a deal worth $495 million. Established in 1982, the retailer initially traded as Downtown Locker... View Article
January 5, 2021 5:30 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has acquired high-end fashion retailer Psyche for an undisclosed sum. The sale includes both Psyche’s online business and stores. Steve Cochrane, the... View Article
December 29, 2020 9:01 am
Published by Angela Beevers
VF Corporation, the owner of The North Face, Vans and Timberland, has completed its acquisition of the Supreme streetwear brand. As a result, Supreme has become a... View Article