Dr Martens snapped up by Permira
British boot brand Dr Martens has been snapped up by private equity firm Permira in a £300 million deal ending more than 50 years of family ownership.
It means the boots - footwear of choice for generations of skinheads, punks and students - will join a stable of brands which also includes Hugo Boss and New Look.
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