All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 63
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Co-op, Home Retail Group and more
Retail round-up on June 1, 2016: Co-op sells its crematoriums business for £43m, Home Retail boss could get windfall if sold to Sainsbury's and M&S to go music-free.
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NewsFnac defeats Steinhoff as Darty board recommends its offer to investors
The board of London-listed electricals retailer Darty has recommended that shareholders approve a takeover offer from French retailer Fnac.
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NewsThe Hut snaps up brand from Walgreens Boots Alliance to drive beauty offer
The Hut Group has acquired rival upmarket etailer Salu Beauty from Walgreens Boots Alliance in an ongoing drive to bulk up its beauty proposition.
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NewsMPs to grill property tycoons who backed Chappell’s takeover of BHS
The property tycoons and advisers who backed Dominic Chappell’s BHS takeover could face questioning when the investigation resumes.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill joins Wyevale in pursuit of Tesco-owned Dobbies
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day is understood to be eyeing Dobbies Garden Centres, which was put up for sale by Tesco.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and The Hut
Retail round-up on May 31, 2016: MPs to grill property tycoons and advisers who supported BHS takeover, and The Hut acquires rival Salu Beauty
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NewsSainsbury's bid for Argos faces probe by competition watchdog
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Sainsbury’s planned £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley’s bid to acquire Austin Reed collapses
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley’s bid to acquire beleaguered fashion chain Austin Reed has collapsed, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail round-up on May 27, 2016: Portuguese consortium closes in on deal to save BHS and Mike Ashley threatens to skip parliamentary appearance.
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NewsDarty posts sales lift as Fnac and Steinhoff bids await board approval
Darty has reported a jump in like-for-like sales as Fnac and Steinhoff wait to hear whether their bids have been recommended by its board.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Is Marks & Spencer stepping back (again)?
So is Marks & Spencer right to take a short-term profit hit in order to build the foundations for a turnaround in the long term?
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NewsBHS: Dominic Chappell had 'ambitious' plans to buy more UK retailers
Dominic Chappell had “ambitious” plans to acquire more retailers after Retail Acquisitions snapped up BHS, advisers have revealed.
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NewsFormer Next and Mothercare exec Tufnell emerges as BHS front runner
Former Next, Mothercare and Burton executive Greg Tufnell is spearheading a bid to rescue beleaguered department store chain BHS.
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AnalysisOpinion: Do price cuts mark the start of the Homebase transformation?
A shift in pricing strategy, seen in stores and marketing, suggests Wesfarmers has begun the process of transforming Homebase into Bunnings.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail round-up on May 25, 2016: Former Burton boss ahead in the race to save collapsed BHS and MPs could reject Mike Ashley's offer to meet him at Shirebrook warehouse.
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NewsBHS edges closer to a sale as inquiry resumes in Parliament
Administrators plan to reveal BHS’s new owner this week while preparing a High Court complaint against its former owner Dominic Chappell.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Austin Reed, Co-op and more
Retail round-up on May 23, 2016: Co-op launches branding overhaul, MPs to scrutinise Sir Philip Green's Goldman ties and Austin Reed's suitors.
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NewsMatalan tycoon leads race for BHS but liquidators could be called in
Matalan founder John Hargreaves’ consortium has moved to the front of the queue to rescue BHS, but liquidators could still be called in.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Gap
Retail round-up on May 20, 2016: Matalan founder believed to be ahead in the race to buy BHS and Gap set to close its Old Navy stores in Japan.
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NewsHMV owner Hilco and Poundstretcher join battle to save BHS
HMV owner Hilco Capital and Poundstretcher have joined the race to rescue beleaguered department store chain BHS after lodging firm bids.