Retail
Competition panel approves Tesco's acquisition of 50% stake in Trent
28 May 2014
CCI’s approval of the multi-brand retail JV comes a day after the new commerce minister voiced concern over the entry of foreign retailers in the Indian market
UK retail industry growth at highest since 2004
23 May 2014
Flipkart, Myntra finalise biggest merger in India’s e-retail sector
22 May 2014
In the biggest M&A deal seen in the Indian e-commerce space, leading e-retailer Flipkart has completed its acquisition of online fashion and lifestyle products retailer Myntra in a deal estimated by the market to be worth up to Rs2,000 crore
UK retailers, Carphone Warehouse and Dixons in $6-bn merger
16 May 2014
Under the all-share merger, a new entity will be created called Dixons Carphone Plc, where Dixons’ and Carphone’s shareholders will hold an equal 50-per cent stake
Carphone Warehouse, Dixons Retail in "merger of equals" talks
07 May 2014
British mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse and specialist electrical products retailer Dixons Retail are close to announcing a merger of equals, creating an entity valued at around £3.7 billion
Germany’s Metro sees India as ‘growth area’, plans major expansion
06 May 2014
The company's expansion plan comes on the heels of the decision by Walmart Stores Inc last month to focus on the cash-and-carry business in India
Walmart says it has lost millions to Bharti by ending Indian venture
29 Apr 2014
In October 2013, Walmart called off its six-year-old partnership with Bharti Enterprises and decided to operate wholesale stores independently in India
Online retailers have clear advantage by not collecting sales tax
23 Apr 2014
Two studies show that consumers spend less at online retailers when they have to pay sales tax – and investors are quite aware of the threat these firms face from new tax-collection laws
Tesco chief under pressure amid falling profits
14 Apr 2014
SA retailer Woolworths Holdings to buy Australia’s David Jones for $2.1 bn
09 Apr 2014
David Jones, one of the oldest up-market department store chains in the world, has 38 stores across Australia besides a financial services alliance with American Express Australia
Walmart plans 50 new wholesale stores, e-commerce in India
09 Apr 2014
Walmart is planning to follow the inventory-based business model of e-commerce companies such as Amazon, eBay, Flipkart and Snapdeal, which is seen as a more viable option
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