Retail

Biedronka Enters Slovakia, Opens First Store In Miłosław

Polish retailer Biedronka has launched its first store in Slovakia, welcoming shoppers in Miłosław, near Bratislava.

Marks & Spencer To Invest £95m In Pay Rise

UK retailer Marks & Spencer is investing £95 million (€113.9 million) in salary hikes for retail workers, effective 1 April 2025.

Salling Group Agrees To Acquire Rimi Baltic From ICA Gruppen

Denmark's Salling Group has agreed to acquire Rimi Baltic from ICA Gruppen for €1.3 billion on a debt-free basis.

Delhaize Luxembourg Appoints Nicolas Gueuzurian As New Country Director

Delhaize Luxembourg has named Nicolas Gueuzurian as its new country director, effective 1 April 2025.

Starbucks Names Nordstrom's Cathy Smith As New Finance Chief

Starbucks has named Nordstrom's Cathy Smith as its finance chief, hiring a retail industry veteran to aid CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to turn around the cof...

Emerging M&A Trends In The UK Food And Beverage Sector For 2025

M&A deals in the UK food and beverage sector to focus around plant-based and meat-free food, food ingredients and pet food, according to Oghma Partners...