Carrefour satisfied with slight margin growth
Despite a challenging geopolitical environment, Carrefour posted solid revenue growth in its three core markets—France, Spain, and Brazil—during the first half of the year…
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McCormick outlines operating structure ahead of Unilever combination
The spice giant disclosed its new executive team after its $44 billion acquisition made some investors "squeamish," according to one analyst.
Armani doubles profits and challenges fine for exploitation
Giorgio Armani saw its net profit more than double in 2025 to 67 million euros. At the same time, the Italian fashion house is taking legal action against a fine for labor…
McCormick Plans Secondary London Listing After Unilever Foods Merger, Unveils Operating Structure
McCormick said it would seek a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange and unveiled the operating model for the company.
Oatly posts strong second-quarter results
Oatly reported an improved performance in the second quarter ending on June 30, 2026, with a revenue increase of 15.2 per cent to £179.8m year-on-year. The company’s gross profit…
Assisi Pet Care builds on acquisition spree with Forthglade
Assisi Pet Care has added to its acquisition spree with a deal for fellow UK-based business Forthglade for an undisclosed sum The post Assisi Pet Care builds on acquisition spree…
Umai Holding To Acquire Supermarket Chain In Kazakhstan
Central Asian grocery retail group Umai Holding has agreed to acquire Vkusnaya Korzinka, an grocery retailer operating 49 supermarkets in Kazakhstan.
Finland's Kesko Reports First-Half Profit, Raises Guidance
Finland's Kesko has reported group net sales of €6.41 billion in the first half of its 2026 financial year, up 6.5% on a reported basis.
Diageo’s India unit reports 52% leap in quarterly profit
United Spirits, Diageo's Indian subsidiary, has reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit, fuelled by robust demand for its premium spirits portfolio. The post Diageo’s India…
Shopify brings pay-on-conversion Shop Campaigns to UK retailers
Shopify has expanded Shop Campaigns into the UK market – helping British retailers acquire new customers while only paying for the acquisition when the customer converts. The post…
Frasers extends Accent Group takeover offer period
Offer to acquire remaining shares now open until 30 September following Accent board's rejection of the bid
Umai Holding expands into Kazakhstan with strategic acquisition
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