Frasers has not (yet) succeeded in acquiring Hugo Boss
The British retail giant Frasers Group, which recently acquired the department store chain Harvey Nichols, now holds a stake of just under 48% in Hugo Boss. However, its attempt…
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Spanish Supermarkets Face Refrigeration Overhaul, Study Finds
New EU fluorinated gas (F-gas) regulations are inspiring Spanish supermarkets and stores to overhaul their refrigeration systems.
First Belgian Smyths Toys location announced
News that the Irish toy giant Smyths Toys was planning to enter the Belgian market broke earlier this year. Now, the first specific location has been revealed, although the…
The Harvey Nichols department store chain to be acquired by Frasers Group
There seems to be no end to British investor Mike Ashley’s appetite for acquisitions: his Frasers Group is acquiring the British luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols…
First potential buyer steps forward for bankrupt bicycle group Accell
The Irish investment firm Quanta Capital is interested in acquiring Accell, the company behind the bicycle brands Sparta, Batavus, Raleigh, and Babboe, which was declared bankrupt…
Spirit Halloween parent company to acquire Hot Topic
Hot Topic and its subsidiaries will continue to operate independently and will maintain their headquarters in California.
P&G Buys Supplements Maker Thorne For $3.8bn As Wellness Push Intensifies
Procter & Gamble is acquiring supplements maker Thorne for $3.8 billion in cash from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.
Penrhos Spirits secures a new landmark listing with Waitrose
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Carrefour Belgium is recruiting franchise candidates via WhatsApp and AI
To lower the barrier to entry for aspiring entrepreneurs, Carrefour Belgium is launching a digital application process based on artificial intelligence (AI). This is intended to…
UK SME sales growth slows to 3.6% in second quarter
Xero data shows hiring at six-month low as fuel prices and economic uncertainty weigh on trading
Primark approaches the 500-store milestone
On September 1, Primark will open its 500th store worldwide. The Irish fashion retailer, founded in 1969, now operates in 19 countries across Europe, the United States, and the…
Fyffes strengthens Irish consumer appeal with 88% brand awareness
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