Italian foodservice operator Autogrill said on Monday it has sealed two retail deals in Spain and the UK for a total of EUR 1 bn. The food and catering group has raised its stake in Spanish-based airport duty free retailer Aldeasa to 99.90% from 49.95%. The Milan-based group has also acquired a 100% stake in World Duty Free Europe (WDF) from UK airport operator BAA.
As Ares completed a €325 mln French logistics acquisition from Blackstone, another French portfolio came onto the market.
