The stores of British Bookshops & Stationers look set to continue trading for at least a number of weeks while a buyer for the business is sought.
 
While buyers are considered by administrator Zolfo Cooper, restructuring specialist GA Europe is assisting it in running BBS to secure as much cash for the business’s...

British Bookshops has been sold by its private equity parent Endless in a management buy out, nearly nine months after the group first acquired it.

Endless said it had "provided a working capital facility to the business in order that the management team can continue the very good work done to date". The firm forecast a return...

British Bookshops is looking to expand as it begins its turnround under new owners Endless. New chief executive John Simpson, who joined the business two weeks ago, refused to rule out the closure of underperforming stores or making staff cuts. British Bookshops employs around 600 staff. However, he added that the business could expand beyond...

The new chief executive of The Works has told The Bookseller that his aim is for the bargain books chain to return to its pre-administration glory, with plans to expand to 300 shops.

Anthony Solomon, who was brought in as chairman and c.e.o. in June by The Works’ new private equity owners Endless, is considering snapping up small...