Music Zone, one of the UK's largest music and DVD retailers, has gone into administration following a decision by its bankers, the Bank of Ireland, that it could “no longer support the business”.... [more]

Greeting Card Group, the UK's second largest retailer of cards and gifts, has entered administration, putting 2,500 jobs under threat. The company, whose brands include Cardfair and Card Warehouse, ha... [more]

It was previously reported that Lowdham Leisureworld, the family-owned motor home dealership based in Nottingham, Huddersfield and Reading, was thought to be considering a sale of the business. The ow... [more]

European Motor Holdings (EMH), the UK-listed car retailer, has confirmed reports that it is in talks with potential bidders after reports of at least three offers for the company. ... [more]

Sports World International, the chain of 300 sports shops offering top brands at discount prices, could be put up for sale by its owner Mike Ashley.... [more]

Toni & Guy, the family-owned chain of hair salons, is preparing for a trade sale in around two years time according to co-founder Toni Mascolo. Toni & Guy has over 300 salons in the UK and has built u... [more]

Claire's, the NYSE-listed retailer of low price fashion jewellery and accessories, could soon be up for sale. ... [more]

It was previously reported that Lowdham Leisureworld, the family-owned motor home dealership based in Nottingham, Huddersfield and Reading, was thought to be considering a sale of the business. The ow... [more]

Fat Face, the extreme sportswear and casual clothing retailer with over 112 stores across the UK, is believed to have appointed NM Rothschild to advise on a sale or listing of the business. Of the two... [more]

Universe Group, the retail and information systems company, has announced it will considering putting itself up for sale after receiving a number of unsolicited approaches for the company. The group s... [more]

Photo-Me International, the listed photo-booth operator based in Bookham, Surrey, has announced that it has ended discussions over the sale of the business, but is still considering options for indivi... [more]

European Motor Holdings, the UK-listed car retailer, is considering a number of options for the company including a sale of the business. Last month, the company appointed Goldman Sachs to carry out a... [more]

Signet, the UK-listed specialist jewellery retailer, has stated that its UK business is not for sale following recent reports of interest in the company.... [more]

Elegant Touch, the popular UK nail care brand whose customers include Liberty Ross and Elizabeth Jagger, has been put up for sale for around £40m by owners Original Additions. Elegant Touch, which was... [more]

Phase Eight, the ladies fashion retailer, is to explore options for a sale of the business after receiving a number of unsolicited bids for the company. ... [more]

Americana, the UK-based clothing company whose fashion brands include Bench and Hooch, is to undergo a strategic review that could lead to a sale of the business. ... [more]

European Motor Holdings Plc (EMH), the UK-listed car retailer, is undertaking a strategic review which analysts predict could lead to a sale.... [more]

New Look, the privately-owned UK fashion retailer, may be put up for sale by its private equity owners Permira and Apax.... [more]

Matalan, the discount clothing retailer, has agreed a £817m takeover offer from its original founder, John Hargreaves. Hargreaves, who founded the company in 1985, already controlled 53 per cent of th... [more]

Jessops is to acquire MacKinnons of Dyce, the chain of 20 photography stores in Scotland and Northern Ireland, for £0.8m. 19 of the stores are located in Scotland, and the acquisition doubles Jessops'... [more]