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Staples makes US$2.1 billion bid for rival Office Depot
Nearly five years after the FTC scuttled a merger plan, US giants try again.
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Dr Martens set for London IPO, valuing shoe brand at US$2.7 billion
Private-equity owner set to sell 25 per cent stake.
Jan 12, 2021

British retailer Next, US investor plan joint bid for Arcadia
Two companies “likely, but not certain” to bid for collapsed Arcadia.
Dec 21, 2020

H&M sales dampened by second Covid-19 wave
H&M saw local-currency sales fall 10 per cent in its fourth quarter.
Dec 17, 2020

Adidas exploring strategic options for Reebok’s future
Once-British brand "won't be a burden" for any potential buyers, says analyst.
Dec 15, 2020

Facebook to buy customer service startup Kustomer
Facebook said it will buy customer service startup Kustomer, as the world's largest social network forays further into e...
Dec 1, 2020

Amazon US launches online pharmacy in new contest with drug retail
Amazon.com has launched an online pharmacy for delivering prescription medications in the US, increasing competition wit...
Nov 18, 2020

VF Corp adds Supreme to its stable in US$2.1 billion deal
VF Corp will pay US$2.1 billion to buy streetwear apparel company Supreme, adding another popular brand to the Vans shoe...
Nov 10, 2020

McDonald’s launches new growth strategy; beats profit estimates
McDonald's Corp said on Monday it would test a loyalty program for customers and launch a new crispy chicken sandwich ne...
Nov 10, 2020

L’Oreal turns to Google as coronavirus spurs virtual make-up shift
Shoppers searching Google for cosmetics will be able to try them on virtually through a deal with L’Oreal.
Nov 9, 2020

Britain’s John Lewis to open Dubai store
John Lewis, Britain’s largest department store group, to open an outlet in Dubai in 2017.
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