All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 54
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco faces war of words over Booker deal
In a week when US President Donald Trump sparked fears of a conflict with North Korea, Tesco boss Dave Lewis is engaging in a battle of his own.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Ann Summers and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker deal may be threat and opportunity for Nisa, Ann Summers in Ireland reports loss and Carphone Warehouse in Ireland records pre-tax losses
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NewsToday in retail: No Express checkout for Tesco-Booker
Tesco’s proposed £3.7bn Booker takeover has come under more pressure with experts suggesting the grocer may have to ditch hundreds of its Express convenience stores.
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NewsJaeger poised to tumble into administration
Jaeger is poised to fall into administration this week, leaving the future of 25 stores and almost 700 jobs hanging in the balance.
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NewsTesco faces pressure to close c-stores under Booker deal
Tesco could be forced to shutter hundreds of convenience stores amid concerns from rivals and shareholder groups over its £3.7bn Booker deal.
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AnalysisTesco's Booker deal: Inspired or insane?
Tesco shareholders have begged the grocer to reconsider its proposed merger with Booker. Does the deal make sense? Read opposing views and cast your vote.
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NewsJones Bootmaker’s new owner on putting a spring in its step
It was only a matter of days ago that the future of Jones Bootmaker looked bleak.
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NewsJones Bootmaker to reveal new boss ‘in coming days’
Jones Bootmaker’s new owner Endless has revealed it will name the retailer’s new chief executive “in the coming days.”
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NewsTesco boss Lewis 'completely committed' to Booker deal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has insisted the grocer remains “completely committed” to the Booker acquisition despite shareholder opposition.
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NewsTesco’s Booker deal in doubt as it agrees SFO fine
Tesco’s takeover of food wholesaler Booker has been thrown into doubt after two of its largest shareholders slammed the proposed £3.7bn deal.
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NewsPoundland-owned 99p Stores falls into administration
Value chain 99p Stores has tumbled into administration less than two years after it was bought by Poundland, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJones Bootmaker saved by pre-pack rescue deal
Jones Bootmaker has been given a lifeline in a £10.5m takeover deal by private-equity firm Endless that will see the retailer enter pre-pack administration.
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NewsJones Bootmaker admin looms as takeover deal collapses
Jones Bootmaker is expected to enter administration imminently following the collapse of a prospective private equity deal.
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OpinionOpinion: Booker in spotlight ahead of Tesco tie-up
Booker boss Charles Wilson may find his phone ringing more regularly than usual on Thursday morning when he unveils its fourth-quarter results.
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NewsShoe Zone circles Brantano as administration looms
Shoe Zone has reportedly tabled a bid to buy ailing value footwear chain Brantano as it teeters on the edge of administration
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AnalysisCan Office Outlet succeed where Staples failed?
HMV-owner Hilco acquired Staples’ UK business for a nominal sum last November, and has since rebranded the office supplies retailer Office Outlet.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker deal to come under scrutiny, former BHS executives to benefit from pension deal, and Sports Direct loses trademark battle
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OpinionOpinion: Food retail has been hit by lack of strategy
It has become a meaningless cliché to talk about the increasing speed of change in retail, yet the recent dramatic news from the grocery trade is hard to keep up with.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill new ‘frontrunner’ to buy Jaeger
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire Jaeger, according to reports.
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NewsKurt Geiger and Endless eye up Jones Bootmaker deal
Footwear retailer Kurt Geiger and turnaround specialist Endless are among potential buyers of embattled Jones Bootmaker, it is understood.