HMV has reached agreement for the £63m acquisition of the Ottakar's chain of 141 book stores. Ottakar's accepted HMV's offer of 285 pence per share, which valued Ottakar's at 62.9 million pounds. The ... [more]

UK furniture group MFI is to auction off its 200 retail premises in an effort to revive its fortunes. Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein will handle the sale. Retail operations for the group have been per... [more]

UK-based shoemaker Patrick Cox is believed to be up for sale after receiving several unsolicited offers. No potential bidders have yet been named. The privately owned company is estimated to be worth ... [more]

Jewellery business Links of London is to be sold. Founders John Ayrton and Annoushka Ducas have appointed UBS Wealth management to advise on the sale and seek an exit strategy for them. Ayrton and Duc... [more]

UK-based drinks retailer Threshers is considering a sale of Haddows and Victoria Wine, its Scottish businesses. The investment bank Noble will advise on the sale. A source has estimated that the sale ... [more]