The future of retail: UK consumer attracts global interest

THE UK retail sector might be hugely competitive but it is proving attractive to overseas investors.

Around 40% of the mid-market deals in the sector last year were completed by international companies.

Gareth Iley, partner in Clearwater Corporate Finance's consumer team, said: "Both UK and overseas corporates are acquiring for a number of reasons, including to establish a market presence, grow market share, acquire particular capabilities or access brands that have the capability to be grown globally."

The increa... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...