AO World buys Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones

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Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones

Online electricals retailer says latest purchase continues to broaden its appeal beyond white goods, phones and TV Business live – latest updates The troubled camera retailer Jessops has changed hands after AO World acquired the business from the Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones. The online electrical retailer said on Thursday it had completed the acquisition of Jessops. Continue reading...

24 Sept, 10:40

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AO World buys Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones

Shares in AO World dropped 8% in morning trading on Thursday as it gave a more cautious outlook on second-half trading.

24 Sept, 08:22

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AO World strikes deal with Peter Jones to snap up Jessops

AO World has struck a deal with Dragons Den star Peter Jones to acquire struggling camera retailer Jessops. The online retailer did not disclose how much it paid for the group but said the acquisition was funded from its “existing cash resources.” AO World said the deal “supports our strategy of expanding into adjacent categories, [...]