All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 76
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NewsDixons Carphone to acquire telecoms price comparison site Simplifydigital
Dixons Carphone is to acquire TV and telecoms switching platform Simplifydigital as it aims to build a “significant services business”.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: Argos acquisition could spark more grocery 'alliances'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe believes the potential acquisition of Argos could drive more grocers to seek “alliances” with fellow retailers.
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NewsSainsbury's closes in on Argos with £1.4bn bid for owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has tabled a cash-plus-shares bid of £1.4bn for Argos owner Home Retail Group, just an hour after Steinhoff pulled out of the running.
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NewsArgos bid deadline looms today but takeover tussle could drag on for weeks
The future ownership of Argos-owner Home Retail may become clear today as would-be owners weigh up whether to proceed with bids.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and Argos
Retail news round-up on March 18, 2016: Amazon UK to lose its managing director; and Takeover Panel on Home Retail Group's bid deadlines.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Poundland eyes up to 70 stores for new multi-price format
Poundland could have up to 70 stores under its new multi-price fascia but will abolish the plan if it fails, its boss has revealed.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s focus on quality and value pays off as sales advance
When Sainsbury’s updated after Christmas, boss Mike Coupe said he expected sales in the second half of the year to be better than the first.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe: 'I don't feel personal pressure' over Argos bid
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has shrugged off suggestions that he will be under pressure if the grocer does not complete a deal for Argos.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Dick Smith
Retail news round-up on March 15, 2016: Hermes investment firm against BHS' rent cut demands and Collapsed Australian retailer Dick Smith to return as an online-only store.
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NewsSainsbury's considers £1.5bn bid for Home Retail as deadline nears
Sainsbury’s is considering upping its offer for Home Retail from £1.3bn to £1.5bn in an effort to outmanoeuvre bid rival Steinhoff.
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's, Ocado, Ted Baker results and Argos deadlines
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from French Connection, Ted Baker and bid deadlines for Argos on the agenda.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden: Argos has delivered 'clear value' for bidders
Home Retail boss John Walden said Argos demonstrated “clear value” for bidders Sainsbury’s and Steinhoff following its full-year results.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Burberry, Reiss and more
Retail news round-up on March 10, 2016: BHS staff face immediate pension cut; multiple investors built stake in Burberry; and Reiss close to selling substantial stake to Warburg Pincus.
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NewsTesco eyes mobile expansion with bid to buy O2 out of JV
Tesco is looking to make a further push into the UK mobile market by buying the stake of Tesco Mobile it does not already own, according to reports.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Mulberry, Burberry and retail sales
Retail news round-up on March 8, 2016: BHS's pension gap bigger than thought, Mulberry names new financial director and Burberry in search of mystery stakebuilder.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Bunnings' arrival shake up the UK DIY sector?
By the time the next Ashes series rolls around, it won’t only be the cricket field where Australians are doing battle with Brits.
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NewsSainsbury's clarifies option of hostile bid for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has opened the door to a potential hostile bid for Argos-owner Home Retail after clarifying its position in the battle for the retailer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and Walgreens Boots Alliance
Retail news round-up on March 4, 2016: Sainsbury's clarifies pre-conditions for Home Retail bid could be waived and Walgreens Boots Alliance eyes Australia.
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NewsWhistles boss Jane Shepherdson hires KPMG to find new investors
Whistles chief executive Jane Shepherdson is on the hunt for a new investor for the fashion retailer, according to reports.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Whistles and Sports Authority
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2016: Keith Hellawell to stay as Sports Direct's chairman, Whistles seeks new ownership and Sports Authority goes bankrupt.