Overview

• Interpath continues to trade roughly 306 shops across the two markets as it assesses options.
• Sources say Ames Watson has been seeking minimum financial guarantees from prospective buyers.
• Modella has pulled ahead of rivals reportedly including Touker Suleyman and HMV owner Doug Putman.
• The UK and Ireland estate employs about 2,100 people whose jobs depend on the outcome of the process.
• Modella recently bought WH Smith’s high street chain, rebranding it TG Jones, and also owns Hobbycraft.