Acquisition

Race For Japanese 7-Eleven Owner Heats Up With Founding Family Bid

Japan's Seven & i Holdings has received a buyout proposal from a member of its founding Ito family – a potential $58 billion (€54....

Grupo Bimbo Acquires Balkan Bakery Group Don Don

Mexico's Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest bakery company, has acquired Slovenian-based bakery group Don Don, which has a strong presence in the Balkans.

Croatian Antitrust Agency Approves Tommy’s Acquisition Of Brodokomerc Nova

The Croatian Competition Agency (CCA) has granted approval for Tommy, Croatia's sixth-largest grocery retail chain, to acquire local peer Brodokomerc Nova.

UK Retailer Tesco Completes Sale Of Banking Operations

Tesco has completed the sale of its banking operations and commenced its associated strategic partnership with Barclays.

UK Watchdog Finds Competition Concerns In GXO Logistics-Wincanton Deal

Britain's competition watchdog said the acquisition of Wincanton by US-based warehousing firm GXO Logistics could reduce competition and raise prices for c...

Dagrofa Agrees To Acquire Organic Firm Aarstiderne

Danish retailer Dagrofa has agreed to acquire Aarstiderne, a provider of organic products, ingredients, and meal solutions.

ESM’s Retail Recap: Colruyt Group, Haleon, Albert Heijn

Colruyt Group to acquire meal solutions provider Delitraiteur, Haleon develops an AI-powered tool for improved inclusivity, and Albert Heijn to switch to c...