UK - Endless acquires British Bookshops and Stationers

As part of the deal, Endless will install a new senior management team to lead the turnaround of the business headed by former WH Smith executive John Simpson. The business, which has 40 stores across the South East of England, has a turnover of £29m.

The acquisition follows the firm's previous buyout of discount book chain The Works. The private equity firm, however, has no plans to merge British Bookshops with The Works at this stage.

Seperately, Endless has promoted Simon Mason to associate director in its London office to build the firm's activities in the South East. He transfers from Endless' Birmingham operations.

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