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Private equity puts string of UK high street names up for sale

Private equity puts string of UK high street names up for sale
Financial Times Monday 12 October 2026, 11:00 UTC 1 min read
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Owners of PizzaExpress, Morrisons and Third Space seeking exits as buyout groups cool on sector

Owners of PizzaExpress, Morrisons and Third Space seeking exits as buyout groups cool on sector [Image text:] RPIZZA EXPRESS PIAZOEXPRESS KIM'S BOOKSHOP Wagamama
UK (LOCATION) PizzaExpress (ORG) Morrisons (ORG) Third Space (LOCATION)
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