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Pret acquires EAT to keep pace with consumer demand for vegetarian options
Fast food chain Pret acquires rival EAT in an undisclosed deal with a view to meet growing consumer demand for vegetarian and vegan options on the high street.
How to keep calm and carry on during mergers and acquisitions
By Staff writer
Business mergers and acquisitions can be a long and tiring process, but it’s important to keep calm and carry on during the next step.
Move it or lose it: We should all learn from Twitter-owned Vine closing down
Launched just over three years ago, the news of Twitter-owned Vine closing down has shocked many, and the loss of the six-second video app should be a moment of clarity for every business leader.
When Bookatable met Michelin: Attracting acquisition from a large firm and staying true to the SME mission
By Staff writer
In January this year, Bookatable was acquired by Michelin. Attracting this acquisition from such a large firm heralded an exciting growth chapter for the business and cemented our position as the European leading online restaurant booking platform.
iZettle acquires UK point-of-sale service powering shops, bars and hotels
Launched out of Sweden, iZettle quickly made the UK its second home soon after starting up, and that trend continues today as the mobile payments business has acquired Scottish company intelligentpos for access to its cloud-based point-of-sale platform.
Insight on running a business with 1,400 staff and turnover of 70m
As his business begins to crank up growth, Jason Miller, CEO of commercial laundry business CLEAN, revealed what it’s like to take on a successful family business and how the purchase of a competitor is opening up new horizons for the fifth generation company.
Twitter turns to UK to build strength and acquires London AI business Magic Pony
London-based machine learning developer Magic Pony has been acquired by Twitter in what will “help build strength into teams with world-class talent,” according to the social network’s founder Jack Dorsey.
Proptech leader Zoopla reinforces firm with 75m Property Software Group takeover
Zoopla has taken another step towards changing the property industry forever with the £75m acquisition of Property Software Group (PSG), which provides technological support to over 8,000 estate agency branches across the UK.
M&A is booming globally – but why are UK companies left out
UK companies are failing to make or attract M&A deals, which seem to be booming globally. Steve McBriert, CEO of Motorclean, ponders why and urges SMEs to consider the benefits.