All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 69
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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.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Sainsbury’s calling time on its Netto venture?
When Sainsbury’s revealed it was calling time on its tie-up with Netto, it reeled off a list of reasons explaining the decision.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury's split from Netto reflects its shifting priorities
When Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe unveiled its Netto venture, the grocery chief said it could “open up a new long term growth opportunity”.
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NewsSainsbury's cuts ties with Netto – all stores to close by August
Sainsbury’s is ending its joint venture with Netto following a “comprehensive review” of the business and will close all 16 stores next month.
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NewsStaples reviewing UK business following blocked Office Depot merger
Staples is reviewing the future of its UK business following the US stationery chain’s blocked merger attempt with Office Depot.
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NewsDreams poised for £400m sale just three years after administration
Dreams is being lined up for a £400m sale just three years after the retailer slumped into administration, according to reports.
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NewsWiggle on final lap to acquire Chain Reaction Cycles after CMA approval
Wiggle’s acquisition of online rival Chain Reaction Cycles has been approved by the competition authorities with the deal due to complete “shortly”.
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NewsBHS administrators strike deal to sell 70 stores and online operations
BHS’s administrators have struck a deal to sell the collapsed retailer’s international business and its website, according to reports.
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NewsMy Local formally enters administration putting 1,658 jobs at risk
My Local, the convenience chain born out of Morrisons’ failed c-store business, has formally entered administration putting 1,658 jobs at risk.
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NewsSteinhoff ups stake in Poundland despite Brexit fears over bid
Steinhoff has upped its stake in Poundland despite rethinking a takeover bid in light of Brexit and the value retailer’s recent financial performance.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit blues for retail as investors fret over impact
The least surprising thing about last week’s vote for the UK to leave the European Union was the impact that it had on retailers’ shares.
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NewsSteinhoff considers position after Poundland rejects offer
Poundland has rejected a takeover offer from Steinhoff, dealing a potential blow to the South African retailer’s expansion ambitions.
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NewsBHS to continue trading ‘for the summer’ in an effort to shift stock
BHS is poised to continue trading through the summer after its creditors were told that a liquidation date has not yet been set.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is private equity beneficial for retailers?
Is private equity beneficial for retailers?
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AnalysisBHS: Following the money - the creditors report in numbers
BHS’s administrators have filed their report to creditors. Retail Week takes a look at the key facts and figures from the 102-page document.
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NewsArchie Norman to help drive Bunnings' assault on UK DIY market
Wesfarmers has revealed that former Asda boss Archie Norman will help oversee its bid to conquer the UK DIY market with its Bunnings fascia.
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NewsSports Direct eyes joint bid for stores of US chain Sports Authority
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct is reportedly in talks to acquire up to 200 stores from the collapsed US retail chain Sports Authority.
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OpinionOpinion: The timing is right for Steinhoff's move on Poundland
South African retail group Steinhoff failed to pounce on Home Retail and Darty earlier this year, but is now chasing a Poundland acquisition.
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Analysis
Who are the key figures behind the Dobbies Garden Centres takeover?
As the past and present bosses of BHS are quizzed by MPs, there has never been greater scrutiny on retail ownership and corporate governance.