All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 74
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AnalysisRetail share prices: Stores fall amid China turmoil but Poundland deal approved
Food and general retailers alike were down with the market as the effects of financial turmoil in China were felt in markets globally.
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NewsPoundland to scrap 99p Stores fascia but retain all its shops
Poundland will scrap the 99p Stores fascia and replace it with its own name, following news of provisional regulatory clearance for the £55m takeover.
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NewsPoundland acquisition of rival 99p Stores provisionally approved by CMA
Poundland’s acquisition of rival retailer 99p Stores has been provisionally approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco's Homeplus and Apple
Retail news round-up on August 25, 2015: Tesco receives three separate offers for Homeplus, and Apple recalls faulty iPhone 6 Plus models.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Gadget retailer Menkind and new acquisition Red5
Gadget retailer Menkind has acquired Yorkshire rival Red5 as it seeks to expand in the UK and abroad. Retail Week takes a look at the key facts about the two retailers.
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NewsAt a glance: Online pet products etailer MedicAnimal under new ownership
MedicAnimal has been saved from administration after getting into difficulty following aggressive expansion. Retail Week profiles the etailer.
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NewsTesco could delay sale of Korean business as local currency slides
Tesco could earn less than expected from the sale of its Korean business – and could delay the sell-off – after a slide in the local currency.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco's Homeplus, BHS and Phones 4U
Retail news round-up on August 24, 2015: Private equity firms team up to bid for Tesco’s Homeplus and BHS seeks £70m for revival.
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NewsPet Supermarket owner MedicAnimal saved from administration
Pet product etailers MedicAnimal and Pet Supermarket have been saved from administration after being bought by Forward Dimension Capital.
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NewsMorrisons faces multimillion pound write-down on convenience store deal
Morrisons faces a multimillion pound bill due to a write-down from the offloading of its 150 c-stores to investment firm Greybull Capital.
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NewsHamleys receives bid interest from Middle Eastern owner of The Toy Store
Hamleys is the subject of bid interest from Gulf Greetings, the owner of rival toy retailer The Toy Store.
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NewsConvenience veteran behind bid for Morrisons' M Local c-stores
Convenience retail veteran Mike Greene is spearheading the proposed acquisition of Morrisons’ M Local stores, Retail Week understands.
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NewsFerrero completes £112m acquisition of chocolatier Thorntons
Italian confectioner Ferrero has completed its £112m takeover of Thorntons – and pledged to maintain the chocolatier’s name.
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NewsQVC owner agrees $2.4bn deal for US flash sale etailer Zulily
Online US retailer Zulily is poised to be acquired by the owner of television shopping network QVC in a deal worth $2.4bn.
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NewsConviviality's bid to acquire drinks supplier Matthew Clark edges closer
Conviviality Retail’s acquisition of drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark has moved a step closer after beating off interest from any rival bidders.
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NewsFerrero's £112m Thorntons takeover all-but complete as shareholding hits 90%
Ferrero has all-but completed its £112m takeover of chocolatier Thorntons, subject to approval from the European Commission.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, Tesco's Dunnhumby and Bargain Booze
Retail news round-up on August 12, 2015: M&S parts company with womenswear boss and lower offers for Tesco’s Dunnhumby.
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NewsAlibaba acquires 20% stake in electricals retailer Suning in £2.9bn deal
Chinese etail giant Alibaba is investing $4.6bn (£2.9bn) in electronics chain Suning, one of the country’s largest bricks-and-mortar retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: LloydsPharmacy on its Sainsbury's deal and healthcare ambitions
LloydsPharmacy’s acquisition of Sainsbury’s pharmacies reflects its bid to establish itself as retail’s most trusted healthcare specialist
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NewsTM Lewin management buys remaining 20% stake in the business
TM Lewin management, backed by Bain Capital affiliate Sankaty Advisors, has bought out Caird Capital’s 20% stake in the business.