Flying Tiger snapped up by Modella Capital amid fears for its future
Flying Tiger has been acquired by Modella Capital amid concerns about its future. The Danish retailer operates around 1,000 stores globally, including 80 in the UK, and has faced financial challenges. Modella Capital aims to support the company's management and expand its franchise operations despite the competitive retail landscape.
- ▪Flying Tiger operates about 1,000 stores worldwide, with 80 located in the UK.
- ▪Modella Capital has a reputation for restructuring and is backing Flying Tiger's management team.
- ▪The acquisition raises concerns about the future of Flying Tiger, especially given Modella's history with other retailers.
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The Flying Tiger Shop in central Glasgow, one of about 80 outlets the company has in the UK. Photograph: John Peter Photography/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe Flying Tiger Shop in central Glasgow, one of about 80 outlets the company has in the UK. Photograph: John Peter Photography/AlamyRetail industryFlying Tiger snapped up by Modella Capital amid fears for its futureUK private equity investor with reputation for hard-nosed restructuring says it is backing existing management Business live – latest updates Sarah ButlerWed 27 May 2026 07.19 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 07.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFlying Tiger is the latest retailer to be snapped up by Modella Capital, the British investment firm which already owns the former high street arm of WH Smith, now called…
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