All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 75
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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.
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NewsWiggle confirms deal to acquire online rival Chain Reaction Cycles
Wiggle has agreed a deal to acquire rival Chain Reaction Cycles, in a move which will create a £300m-plus sports etailing giant.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Supergroup, Sainsbury’s and Kroger
Retail news round-up on February 12, 2016: Supergroup founder offloads stake to finance divorce settlement and Kroger looks to buy Fresh Market.
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NewsAnalysis: Was Tesco right to take full ownership of Harris + Hoole?
Three years after buying into Harris + Hoole alongside venture partners the Tolley family, Tesco has acquired the remainder of the business.
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NewsWiggle gears up to acquire rival Chain Reaction Cycles
Sports etailer Wiggle is expected to agree a deal to acquire online rival Chain Reaction Cycles, according to reports.
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NewsNew Look owner Wiese mulled Argos acquisition before Sainsbury’s bid
New Look owner Christo Wiese considered adding Home Retail Group to his portfolio before Sainsbury’s bid for the group, it has emerged.
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NewsHome Retail Group investor Old Mutual backs Sainsbury's takeover bid
Home Retail Group’s third largest shareholder, Old Mutual, has backed the £1.3bn takeover bid from supermarket giant Sainsbury’s.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Home Retail, Scottish Retail Sales and Waterstones
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2016: Home Retail's biggest investor publicly backs Sainsbury's offer, Waterstones sales up under new owner and Scottish retail sales value down.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe gunning for John Lewis and Amazon with Argos bid
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has declared the grocer can compete with John Lewis, Amazon and M&S, if it completes a takeover of Argos.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sainsbury's bid for Home Retail Group in numbers
Sainsbury’s and Home Retail Group announced today they have agreed terms on a deal for the grocer to acquire the Argos owner for £1.3bn.
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NewsOcado boss Tim Steiner shrugs off Amazon takeover rumours
Ocado’s Tim Steiner has shrugged off rumours that Amazon is eyeing a bid for the grocer and said he would happily go toe-to-toe with the etailer.
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NewsFindel shuns Sports Direct and sells Kitbag to US firm Fanatics
Findel has sold Kitbag to Fanatics, a US-licensed sports merchandise specialist, thwarting Sports Direct’s attempt to disrupt the sale.
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NewsSainsbury’s agrees Home Retail asking price ahead of takeover deadline
Sainsbury’s has reached an agreement with Home Retail over the asking price for the business ahead of this evening’s takeover deadline.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Lidl and more
Retail news round-up on February 2, 2016: Sainsbury's close to take control of Home Retail, EasyJet founder opens discount grocery store and Lidl's expansion.
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NewsBiggest Argos shareholder demands £1.4bn from Sainsbury’s
Home Retail’s largest shareholder, Schroders, which owns 20% of the group, has told Sainsbury’s it will have to pay £1.4bn for Argos.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's
Retail news round-up on February 1, 2016: Tesco to cut pay rates, Morrisons' food price cuts and Sainsbury's told to up offer value for Home Retail.
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NewsSainsbury's talks to acquire Home Retail Group stall over valuation
Sainsbury’s hopes of acquiring Argos owner Home Retail Group hang in the balance because the retailers cannot agree a price.
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NewsSainsbury's speaks out over Qataris' stance on Home Retail deal
Sainsbury’s has said its largest shareholder has yet to decide on its position over the grocer’s bid for Home Retail Group.
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NewsSainsbury's set to win Qatari support for last-minute Argos bid
Sainsbury’s is set to gain the support of its largest shareholder, the Qatar Investment Authority, for a renewed bid for Argos.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on grocery laws, Sainsbury’s and Tesco
Retail news round-up on January 27, 2016: Irish government to introduce new grocery regulations and Sainsbury’s Qatari owner could support its new bid for Home Retail.