All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 68
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AnalysisHome Retail completes Homebase sale but battle for Argos continues
Home Retail Group has completed the £340m sale of Homebase to Australian group Wesfarmers after 99.3% of its shareholders backed the deal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up on February 29, 2016: Churches against extension of Sunday trading hours and Sainsbury's mulls higher bid for Argos.
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NewsThe Hut Group boosts beauty presence with haircare brand deal
The Hut Group has boosted its presence in the beauty market by acquiring haircare brand Grow Gorgeous, according to reports.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hut Group and Amazon
Retail news round-up on February 24, 2016: The Hut Group snaps up haircare brand Grow Gorgeous, and Amazon starts selling own-label fashion brands.
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NewsEx-Asda boss Andy Bond advising Steinhoff over Home Retail bid
Former Asda boss Andy Bond is believed to be advising retail giant Steinhoff on its bid for Home Retail Group.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Steinhoff, the furniture giant vying with Sainsbury's for Argos
Steinhoff has grown from humble beginnings selling cheap furniture into a household goods and general merchandise giant spanning 30 markets.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Sainsbury’s and Argos – does pride go before a fall?
With mighty Steinhoff wading into the Home Retail battle, Sainsbury’s may regret being seen to be so keen on the Argos deal.
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NewsSainsbury's handed extension in battle for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has been granted an extension to its looming deadline to table a firm bid for Home Retail Group, which owns Argos.
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NewsSainsbury's to seek extension from Takeover Panel in Home Retail bid
Sainsbury’s is poised to ask for an extension to tomorrow’s cutoff to make a bid for Home Retail Group, following Steinhoff’s rival offer.
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AnalysisSteinhoff joins Sainsbury's in race for Argos: What the analysts say
Steinhoff has made a cash bid to rival Sainsbury’s efforts to acquire Argos owner Home Retail Group. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Joules and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on February 22, 2016: Sainsbury's to seek extension for Home Retail takeover battle and Joules hires advisers to manage IPO.
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NewsCity speculates that Tesco takeover of Morrisons could be on the cards
There has been City speculation that grocery market leader Tesco could be eyeing a bid for rival Morrisons.
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NewsAt a glance: SocialNAT, the online eSports platform acquired by Game
Game has acquired Spanish online eSports platform SocialNAT. Retail Week takes a closer look at the retailer’s latest investment.
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NewsBrantano: A list of the 57 stores that remain on the market
Alteri has bought the majority of footwear business Brantano out of administration, but more than 50 of its stores remain on the market.
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NewsGame acquires online platform SocialNAT to drive eSports and events arm
Game has acquired Spanish online platform SocialNAT as it continues to drive the expansion of its eSports and events division.
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres owner Terra Firma mulls £700m sale
Wyevale Garden Centres owner Terra Firma is mulling over a sale of the business after four years of ownership, according to reports.
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AnalysisOpinion: Wiggle shifts gear as growth strategy races ahead
Sports etailer Wiggle has revealed the extent of its expansion plans with the planned acquisition of rival Chain Reaction Cycles.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Harris + Hoole is the cream in Tesco's coffee
At a time when Tesco is offloading many of its peripheral assets, the decision to hang on to coffee shop chain Harris + Hoole makes sense.
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News99p Stores pre-tax losses ballooned prior to Poundland takeover
Pre-tax losses at 99p Stores ballooned to more than £11m in its last full year of independence before being acquired by rival Poundland.
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OpinionOpinion: How could Sainsbury’s best integrate Argos' technology?
Sainsbury’s plans to expand its multichannel offer if it acquires Argos, and effective integration will be essential to achieve that.