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Modella Capital is in advanced talks to acquire Wynsors World of Shoes, a 50-store retailer in the north of England.
If completed, Wynsors would join Modella's brand portfolio, including TG Jones and The Original Factory Shop.
Wynsors has been exploring a sale and hired RSM to identify potential buyers amid rising costs.
The potential sale follows Modella's £76m purchase of WH Smith in March, affecting the high street retailer landscape.
Analysts note the deal could preserve Wynsors' 50 stores and key brand identity.
Sky News first reported Modella is in advanced talks to acquire Wynsors, per the Daily Star recap.
Wynsors' north England focus may appeal to Modella's regional retail expansion strategy.
The deal could be finalized by year-end if talks progress positively, insiders say.
The Daily Star covers the potential acquisition as part of ongoing UK retail consolidation.
If Wynsors changes hands, branding and store identity could remain under Modella ownership.

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Cowell says he and Payne were together ‘as friends’ shortly before Payne’s death, describing their last interaction in the interview.
Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a balcony while dealing with narcotics and substance use issues.
Cowell said his role is to shepherd artists to success, not to manage every personal challenge they face.
Cowell compared Payne’s experience to the responsibility artists have when rising to fame, stressing differences between judging and managing.
Payne’s struggles with substance abuse were part of his history in One Direction and afterward, as noted in the report.
Cowell described Payne’s death as a moment that prompted personal reflection on life beyond music.
The NYT interview situates Payne’s passing within a broader narrative of Payne’s life and career in the spotlight.
Cowell mentioned Payne’s fatherhood and Payne’s relationship with his son as themes during their talks.
Cowell acknowledged the complexity of managing young artists and the broader industry pressures they face.

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