HMV "pursuing strategic options" for Waterstone's

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 25/03/2011 - 09:45 HMV Group has said it is "pursuing strategic options" for Waterstone's, as speculation builds about the future of the business. It had been reported this week that Waterstone's parent had been in discussions with banks over its turnaround plans. The likeliest option appeared to be a sale, with the chain's founder Tim Waterstone and Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut believed to be interested in the chain. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]

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