Edinburgh-based David Flatman Ltd, owner of bargain book chains Bookworld, Bargain Books and bw!, has been bought out of administration by specialist books, arts and crafts retailer The Works for an u... [more]

Borders, the US’s second largest bookseller, is considering a sale of its UK stores due to struggling sales in a “challenging” retail environment.... [more]

UK babycare retailer Mothercare announced that it is in talks with Chelsea Stores, parent company of rival educational toy seller Early Learning Centre, to buy the children's retail chain for £85m in ... [more]

Hobbs, the UK-based ladies clothing retailer owned by private equity group 3i, is reportedly considering a sale or flotation.... [more]