The Hut board is understood to be exploring the sale of a sizable stake in its business to Blackrock. The latter already holds a small stake, as does KKR which acquired a 19.2 per cent stake in 2014. The monies would support The Hut’s ambition to expand in the USA and other overseas markets. The online retailer has 65 websites supporting 19 brands which together are expected to generate sales of £330 million this year.
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