All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 95
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OpinionComment: The internet of things remains a nebulous concept
The internet of things - the idea that everyday physical objects are digitally connected, share data and are able to identify themselves to other devices - remains a nebulous concept to most of us.
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NewsRepublic stores in jeopardy as Sports Direct seeks further rent reductions
Sports Direct is asking for further concessions from landlords of its Republic stores, putting the future of some of its shops in doubt, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisAt a glance: How Dixons and Carphone Warehouse measure up
Retail Week compares potential merger partners Dixons and Carphone Warehouse.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Would Carphone Warehouse and Dixons be a good match?
It could be a marriage made in heaven, but mergers of equals aren’t easy to make work, so Dixons and Carphone Warehouse will each need to negotiate well.
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NewsDixons and Carphone Warehouse in merger talks
Electricals market leader Dixons and mobile technology specialist Carphone Warehouse have revealed they are in merger talks.
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NewsTesco mulls Turkish partnership as it focuses on UK turnaround
Tesco is mulling a partnership with a local player in Turkey to lessen its exposure in the market as it concentrates on turning around its UK business.
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NewsH Samuel owner Signet snaps up US jewellery giant Zale for $1.4bn
H Samuel owner Signet has bought US jewellery giant Zale Corporation for $1.4bn.
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NewsPlay.com owner Rakuten acquires messaging app for $900m
Rakuten, the Japanese owner of Play.com, has acquired messaging app Viber for $900m (£538m).
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NewsAsda mulls Early Learning Centre bid to fill big box store space
Asda is understood to be considering a bid for struggling toy retailer Early Learning Centre as it looks to fill excess space in its stores.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Game, Lidl, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on February 10, 2014: Asda mulls Early Learning Centre bid, Lidl eyes new UK headquarters, The Kooples losses widen as marketing costs rise and Sports Direct confirms bid for Irish chain Elverys
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NewsSports Direct's Irish partner eyes sports chain Elverys
Sports Direct’s Irish partner, Heatons, is in talks to acquire Elverys, the oldest sports chain in the Republic of Ireland.
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NewsGame backer revealed as activist investor Elliott
Activist investor Elliott Advisors has built a 99% stake in Game and is on course for a windfall if plans for a £300m float are successful.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ocado, Game, Amazon, Sports Direct, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2014: Ocado co-founder Gissing retires and pre-tax losses widen, Activist investor Elliott revealed as Game backer, Amazon UK sales growth suffers slowdown and more.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mothercare, Lenta, M&S, Shop Direct and River Island
Retail news round-up on January 27, 2014: Mothercare to sell Early Learning Centre, Russian chain Lenta mulls London stock market float, M&S bolsters team with two hires from Inditex, Shop Direct to make £50m profit and River Island uses Maxymiser
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bathstore at a glance, following management buyout
Bathstore has been acquired in a management buy-out led by chief executive Gary Favell. Retail Week takes a glance at the retailer’s vital statistics.
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NewsBathstore owner hires adviser to examine sale of the business
UK specialist bathrooms retailer Bathstore is poised to change hands as investment fund owner Endless grooms the retailer for a sale.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bathstore, JD Sports, Poundland and House of Fraser
Retail news round-up on January 24, 2014: Bathstore owner explores sale of business, JD Sports to open menswear fascia, City welcomes IPOs and House of Fraser ends Galeries Lafayette talks.
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NewsSports Direct and Debenhams set for crunch meeting today
Debenhams boss Michael Sharp and Sports Direct chief executive Dave Forsey are set to meet today to explore how the two retailers can work together.
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NewsHotel Chocolat revives stake sale process
Confectionery retailer Hotel Chocolat is reviving its bid to sell a significant minority share in the £100m business this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hotel Chocolat, Sports Direct, Debenhams, United Carpets and eBay
Retail news round-up on January 23, 2014: Hotel Chocolat revives stake sales; Sports Direct and Debenhams set for crunch meeting today, United Carpets and Floors2Go change pricing practices after OFT probe; eBay activist investor calls for PayPal spin-off