All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 53
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NewsToday in retail: Mike Ashley’s quest to break America
Sports Direct’s confirmation that it’s set to acquire Eastern Outfitters is the opening chapter of an adventure that Mike Ashley is keen to embark on.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up US chain for market assault
Sports Direct has confirmed that it is set to acquire some assets of a US sports and outdoor retailer, giving it a springboard to enter the American market.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Tesco profits and Booker
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Tesco’s lift in full-year group profits despite shareholder discontent at its share price fall amid the Booker acquisition
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NewsTesco offloads opticians business to Vision Express
Tesco has sold its opticians business to Vision Express as the grocer continues a drive to “simplify its business.”
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NewsSports Direct snaps up two US outdoor goods retailers
Sports Direct has bagged two US outdoor chains after making a debt purchase and loan.
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Repercussions of the retailer’s demise
The collapse of BHS had a far-reaching impact across retail and has influenced attitudes on everything from corporate governance to the future of department stores.
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OpinionClive Black: Tesco under pressure to deliver good news
Tesco’s preliminary results reveal more good progress with the recovery that has been engineered and delivered through Dave Lewis.
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NewsTesco's Lewis: Booker deal won't spark overseas disposals
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has categorically ruled out any further disposals of international businesses, despite the grocer’s planned takeover of Booker.
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NewsTesco profits surge as grocer performs ahead of plan
Grocery giant Tesco has reported a steep rise in earnings and expects to sustain momentum as its strategy bears fruit.
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NewsJD Sports to invest to hike up outdoor profits
JD Sports’ outdoor fascia turned a full-year profit for the first time, and finance boss Brian Small said the division’s profits will “undoubtedly” continue to grow.
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NewsMissguided calls in Rothschild to explore options
Missguided has called in City advisers Rothschild to help it explore its sale or float options.
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NewsJaeger tumbles into administration, 680 jobs at risk
Jaeger has tumbled into administration leaving the future of its 680 staff and 46 stores hanging in the balance, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJaeger files intention to appoint administrators
Jaeger has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in an effort to ward off potential action from creditors.
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NewsFeelunique buys The Beautyst to drive French expansion
Feelunique has acquired French beauty etailer and social media platform The Beautyst to bolster its European expansion plans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: One Stop – Tesco’s own ‘mini-Booker’
When Tesco unveiled plans for a £3.7bn takeover of wholesaler Booker, supplier to thousands of independent convenience stores, it took the market by surprise.
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NewsBoots retail sales edge up as pharmacy division falters
Walgreens Boots Alliance posted a drop in its second-quarter sales as a poor international performance and currency fluctuations offset rising domestic sales.
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NewsSouth Korean business giant CJ Group eyes Body Shop bid
The South Korean business conglomerate CJ Group are considering a bid for struggling beauty retailer The Body Shop.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Boots, The Body Shop and more
Retail news round-up: Boots reports drop in sales, CJ group interested in The Body Shop and Argos to launch own-brand products
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NewsTesco-Booker: 70% of investors 'in favour' of deal
Tesco is on track to win the backing of shareholders over its proposed takeover of Booker, a survey of investors has suggested.
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NewsNisa boss: Tesco Booker deal will cause ‘enormous pain’
Nisa boss Nick Read has argued that Tesco’s proposed takeover of wholesaler Booker will cause an “enormous amount of pain” as well as some opportunities.