Waterstones owner considers £2bn bid for The Very Group
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Freshness
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Authority
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Brand Signal
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US-based investment firm Elliott Advisors, which owns Waterstones, is reportedly eyeing a £2 billion takeover of multi-brand online retailer The Very Group. Currently owned by private equity firm The Carlyle Group, The Very Group has also gained interest from Chinese e-commerce newcomer JD.com. Carlyle only acquired The Very Group from the Barclay family in 2025....
