Jessops

Acquirer: AO World

Online electrical retailer AO World has acquired Jessops, the photography retailer, from Dragons’ Den investor Peter Jones, more than a decade after he rescued the chain from administration.Summary of transaction details:Value: Not disclosedSector: Consumer Goods (Photography Retail)Advisor: Not specifiedKey Entities: AO World (Acquirer), Jessops (Target), Peter Jones (Seller)Location: UKNote: This acquisition strengthens AO World’s position in consumer electronics and aims to integrate Jessops into its existing musicMagpie operations, leveraging its platform for refurbished technology and expanding its market reach.

Acquirer: AO World

Online retailer AO World has acquired specialist camera and optical technology retailer Jessops from entrepreneur Peter Jones.Summary of transaction details:Value: UndisclosedSector: Consumer GoodsAdvisor: Not disclosedKey Entities: AO World, Jessops, Peter JonesLocation: United KingdomNote: The acquisition supports AO World's strategy of expanding into adjacent categories, adding a trusted brand and specialist expertise in cameras and optical technology to its existing retail portfolio.