Flat-pack furniture retailer returns to policy of lowering furniture costs after pandemic-era increases
Japanese retail conglomerate seeks to streamline its operations as it fends off bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard
Companies need to be careful, but the judgment ultimately preserves market forces
Japan’s designation of Seven & i as a ‘core business’ means a deal will not be easy, but investors should benefit regardless
Canadian company’s non-binding offer to owner of 7-Eleven chain is 20% higher than initial rejected approach
Gallés family withdraws flotation after bankers say prospective €1.5bn valuation was thought to be too high by some investors
Stefano Cantino tasked with boosting luxury brand amid faltering performance
Fast-fashion retailer says pop-up shops and strong consumer demand have boosted its appeal as it targets listing
Positive data raises hopes for a busy Christmas shopping season
Deal for stake in department store and property business across three countries follows collapse of Signa
After two years in the job, Nish Kankiwala will take up a non-executive adviser role to the board
Losses at YNAP have cost its parent billions of euros in writedowns
Owner of 7-Eleven brand considers disposing of supermarket chain and selling stake in Seven Bank
India becomes hot ticket for Swiss watchmakers; western brands are working closely with Chinese artists; high-tech lumes brightening up the face of watch design; the tools and ideas driving an intaglio renaissance
TDR Capital’s majority ownership of the struggling UK supermarket chain is a test for the industry
Simon Carter says higher debt costs have levelled the playing field as UK property group buys several retail parks
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain raises profit outlook on rise in sales as inflation eases
UK sportswear chain’s results follow gloomy update from key supplier
US sportswear maker’s quarterly sales fell 10% in a reflection of its retail struggles
Bakery chain confident of its appeal to ‘savvy’ shoppers as it pushes ahead with expansion
UK cuddly-toy maker books 24% rise in pre-tax profits after selling more products online
Struggling UK luxury brand says offer does not recognise its ‘substantial future potential value’
Sports Direct owner seeks to avoid ‘another Debenhams situation’ with approach for British luxury brand
Union’s opposition to Kroger’s $25bn purchase of Albertsons sparks doubts in local affiliate
Deal allows Remo Ruffini to increase his shareholding in Italian company
