SMALL CAP MOVERS: Arcadia’s empire turns to AIM rescuers to survive

Arcadia’s high street empire looks likely to end up in the hands of two of the AIM’s runaway retail success stories. Boohoo has confirmed it is in exclusive discussions with administrators Deloitte to buy the Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton brands, days after it emerged that rival ASOS was the frontrunner to rescue Topshop, Topman, … Read more

Arcadia’s Evans unit sold for £23m to Australian firm City Chic

Arcadia break-up begins: Plus-size clothing brand Evans carved out of Philip Green’s ailing retail empire in £23m deal with Australian group Evans sold to City Chic for £23m, but deal does’t include stores and franchises Evan’s five standalone stores will continue to trade ‘for the time being’ Buyers still needed for other Arcadia brands including … Read more