Retail

Alibaba Sells Shares In Sun Art Retail Group For $1.6bn

Alibaba Group Holding Limited has announced the sale of its shares in Sun Art for $1.6 billion (€1.5 billion).

France's Casino Group To Sell Property Portfolio To Icade

Casino Group has announced it has entered into a binding agreement with real estate firm Icade to sell a portfolio of properties in 11 locations.

Lidl UK Sales Jump 7% In The Run Up To Christmas

The British arm of German retailer Lidl has reported a 7% rise in sales over the four-week period before Christmas.

7 Retail And Food Trends To Watch In Europe In 2025

As Europe seeks to recover from inflationary pressures, ESM examines key trends that will shape the way Europeans shop and eat in the coming year.

Studenac 'On Target' To Reach Goals Despite Cancellation Of IPO

Studenac has affirmed its commitment to its expansion strategy despite the cancellation of its IPO in November due to geopolitical instability and market v...

Realty Income Acquires Six Carrefour Hypermarkets In Spain

Realty Income is expanding its Spanish portfolio with the acquisition of six Carrefour hypermarkets for approximately €100 million.

Marks & Spencer Was A Likely Winner Over Christmas, Says Analyst

Marks & Spencer is likely to have been one of the strongest performers in the UK retail sector over the Christmas period, Russ Mould, investment direct...