# JD.com is eyeing a potential £2 billion ($2.69 billion) bid for the British online shopping platform The Very Group, Sky News reported.

*business · news · 2026-05-22 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- JD.com is considering a £2 billion bid for the UK-based Very Group.
- Carlyle Group has been planning to sell The Very Group since acquiring it last year.
- JD.com previously attempted, but failed, to acquire Currys and Argos in the UK.
- The Very Group's previous long-term owner was the Barclay family, replaced by Carlyle.

**Companies:** JD.com, The Very Group, Carlyle
**Countries:** United Kingdom, China

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