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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

McColl's in Temple Quay has closed permanently with no plans to reopen

The store’s last day of trading was 11 March 2022

Bristol Post

McColl's forced to suspend all sales of lottery tickets and alcohol due to Morrisons takeover

Convenience store empire McColl's is unable to sell booze or Lotto tickets after it was bought out of administration by Morrisons, with all 1,100 stores affected

Daily Mirror

McColl's stops selling alcohol at branches across country after takeover

Morrisons beat EG Group in a takeover battle for collapsed retailer McColl’s

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Retail expert warns more brands may collapse after McColl's rescued by Morrisons

The Issa brothers' EG Group had submitted a bid for the convenience retailer but it was rejected

Birmingham Post

McColl's 18 Bristol stores saved by Morrisons' takeover

It's likely all of local branches will become Morrisons Daily stores

Bristol Post

Morrisons announces it will buy McColl's after company goes into administration

The move has saved as many as 16,000 jobs and will rescue a number of UK stores from closure

Manchester Evening News

Morrisons swoops in to clinch McColl's rescue deal

Convenience chain fell into administration on Friday, plunging the future of its 1,160 shops and 16,000 staff into doubt

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Morrisons sees off rival bid from billionaire Asda owner brothers to rescue McColl's

Final bids from both parties were submitted ahead of the 6pm deadline on Sunday

Liverpool Echo

All 16,000 McColl's jobs saved as Morrisons agrees rescue deal

A rival bid had been submitted by EG Group, which is owned by the billionaire Issa brothers

Manchester Evening News

Tram and bus users in Greater Manchester unable to top up card balance or buy tickets at McColl's stores following collapse

'Getmethere' card holders and those wanting to buy Metrolink tickets will be affected

Manchester Evening News

Asda-owners attempt to beat Morrisons to McColl's deal after administration confirmed

Administrators PwC intending to sell the business to a third party 'as soon as possible'

Insider UK

Convenience store chain McColl’s goes bust with 16,000 jobs at risk

The 120-year-old chain has gone into administration

The Independent UK

Morrisons in McColl's 'rescue talks' as group warns 1,100 stores are at risk

The retailer has been in talks with with potential lenders, including the supermarket Morrisons, to save the business, which struggled during the Covid-19 pandemic due to supply chain issues, inflation and debt.

Daily Record

Morrisons in McColl's 'rescue talks' as chain warns 1,100 stores are at risk

The retailer has been in discussions with potential lenders - including Morrisons - to shore up the business, which struggled badly during the pandemic due to supply chain issues, inflation and a heavy debt burden

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McColl's delays full year results until refinancing solution found

Convenience store group warns that its equity may no longer have any value

Nottingham Post

Unhappy Nottingham shopper says 'something needs to be done' after supply shortage at local store

McColl's has admitted there has been low levels of availability on some products

Insider UK

McColl's confirms takeover bid has been withdrawn

Convenience store chain's board confident it will find a solution to current debt difficulties

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