All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 67
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NewsMike Ashley fails in his bid to become Findel chairman
Home shopping group Findel has decided not to appoint Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley as chairman as it unveiled a 5.3% rise in sales.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy gets CMA green light to acquire Sainsbury's unit
LloydsPharmacy’s deal to buy Sainsbury’s pharmacy unit has had the go-ahead from competition authorities, but it must still sell some stores.
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NewsArgos owner Home Retail's shareholders vote in favour of Sainsbury's acquisition
Argos owner Home Retail Group’s shareholders have unanimously voted in favour of the proposed £1.4bn acquisition by Sainsbury’s.
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NewsSainsbury's £1.4bn acquisition of Argos approved by competition watchdog
Sainsbury’s £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group has moved a step closer after being approved by the competition authorities.
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NewsCo-op faces competition probe over My Local stores deal
The Co-op is facing a probe by the competition authorities over its acquisition of eight stores from collapsed convenience chain My Local.
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OpinionOpinion: Co-op provides McColl's with convenient option to expand
It may have seemed like a big deal, but for many the move by McColl’s to snap up 298 of Co-op Food’s smaller stores did not come as a surprise.
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NewsFnac’s acquisition of Darty cleared by French competition authorities
Fnac’s takeover of electricals retailer Darty has been cleared by the French Competition Authority, subject to a store sell-off of six shops.
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NewsConviviality's sales and profits more than double in 'transformational year'
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has more than doubled its sales and profits following a year of fruitful acquisitions and appointments.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Co-op eyes convenience sweet spot after offloading stores
At first glance, The Co-op’s decision to sell almost 300 of its smaller stores might appear at odds with its commitment to convenience retail.
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NewsSteinhoff faces pressure to up offer for Poundland as investor grows stake
Steinhoff could be forced to increase its offer for Poundland after rival shareholder Elliott Advisors upped its stake to 13.2%.
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NewsMcColl's strikes deal to acquire 298 Co-op convenience stores
McColl’s has agreed a deal to acquire 298 convenience stores from the Co-operative Group for £117m in cash, it revealed today.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Steinhoff's Poundland swoop play out in the sector?
South African retail giant Steinhoff looks to have finally secured a major European target this year with its swoop for Poundland set to go ahead.
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NewsPoundland chairman talks up growth opportunities under new owner Steinhoff
Poundland’s chairman has said he believes its staff should be “pleased” with Steinhoff’s takeover as it offers growth opportunities.
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NewsPoundland board recommends Steinhoff offer as £597m takeover nears
Poundland and Steinhoff have agreed terms on a recommended cash offer for the value retailer as a £597m takeover nears completion.
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NewsDobbies’ new owners appoint John Cleland as chief executive
Dobbies has appointed former Somerfield and Maplin boss John Cleland as chief executive with immediate effect following its recent sale.
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NewsAnalysis: How will Dobbies fare in the blossoming garden centre market?
How attractive is the garden centre market and how do the new owners of Dobbies plan to cultivate the former Tesco-owned business?
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NewsDebenhams' London flagship lease sold by British Land to private investor
British Land has sold Debenham’s Oxford Street store lease as part of a ‘strategic focus’, to a private investor following Brexit.
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NewsRetail Acquisitions planned to write off BHS debt in Sports Direct rescue deal
Retail Acquisitions planned to waive debt to BHS and keep a stake in the retailer as part of a proposed rescue deal with Sports Direct.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Sainsbury's and Netto go their separate ways
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sainsbury’s split with Netto to result in all 16 stores closing, before it acquires Home Retail Group
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe 'absolutely convinced' by Argos deal despite Brexit
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has downplayed fears over Brexit and remains “absolutely convinced” of the rationale to acquire Home Retail Group.