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Is going private the next big trend in retail?

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Walgreens Boots Alliance was acquired by the American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to $23.7bn (£18.3 billion). Around the same time, Pepco Group, owner of Poundland, received interest from potential buyers for its 825-store Poundland business in the UK. With major retailers opting for private ownership, are we going to see more retailers turning to private equity as a strategic move in today’s challenging retail l…
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Is going private the next big trend in retail?

Walgreens Boots Alliance was acquired by the American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to $23.7bn (£18.3 billion). Around the same time, Pepco Group, owner of Poundland, received interest from potential buyers for its 825-store Poundland business in the UK. With major retailers opting for private ownership, are we going to see more retailers turning to private equity as a strategic move in today’s challenging retail l…

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Retail Sector broke the news in on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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