AO World acquires camera retailer Jessops from Peter Jones

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 12:04 · Archive

Online retailer AO World has acquired camera retailer Jessops from Dragons' Den investor Peter Jones.

AO World completed the acquisition of Jessops to expand into adjacent product categories beyond its core electricals business. The online retailer funded the deal from existing cash resources but did not disclose the purchase price.

How it is being reported

• Retail struggles see Dragon's Den star sell photo firm Jessops as DFS says sofa sales are sufferingThis is Money · 24 Sept, 22:00
• Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter JonesGuardian Business · 24 Sept, 11:40
• AO World buys Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter JonesIndependent Business · 24 Sept, 09:22
• AO World strikes deal with Peter Jones to snap up JessopsCity AM · 24 Sept, 07:50

In this story: AO World · Jessops · Peter Jones

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