All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 81
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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.
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NewsThorntons shareholders urged to accept Ferrero offer 'without delay'
Ferrero has extended the offer deadline to Thorntons’ remaining shareholders for a third time as it seeks to take full control of the retailer.
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Opinion
Comment: Are Spain’s big retailers opening to private investment?
Top Spanish retailer Mercadona has no external investors – unlike compatriots El Corte Inglés and Inditex. Will it always be so?
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NewsPaperchase owner rules out sale after turning down 'several offers'
Paperchase’s owner has ruled out a sale after turning down “several offers” for the business as its profits surge.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on living wage, Tesco, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on July 21, 2015: Living wage’s impact on c-stores, Dunnhumby buyers’ face contract overhaul and Amazon grocery.
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NewsFerrero extends offer deadline to remaining Thorntons shareholders
Ferrero has extended the deadline for Thorntons’ remaining shareholders to accept its offer for a second time as the Italian chocolate maker bids to take full control of the UK firm.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Why Sports Direct missed its targets
What is the story behind Sports Direct’s admission today that “planned acquisitions in full-year 2015 did not fully materialise”?