Mergers

Articles on mergers in the retail industry.

  1. Channel: Drug

Is Your Brand a Fit for CVS Health?

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, CVS Health is at the forefront of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and modern consumer needs. With over 7,500 stores nationwide, the retailer has become a pivotal player in not just retail but in how millions of Americans manage their health and wellness. As the healthcare industry […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Tapestry and Capri Will Contest FTC’s Opposition to $8.5B Merger

Luxury brand powerhouses Tapestry and Capri Holdings plan to oppose the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit that seeks to scuttle an acquisition deal valued at $8.5 billion. The purchase would unite Tapestry’s Coach, Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade brands with Capri’s Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors brands. In April 2024 the FTC authorized its […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Get a New Bed Before Bedtime: Mattress Firm Partners with DoorDash for 2-Hour Delivery

Mattress Firm has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand two-hour delivery of mattresses and bedding accessories from its 2,300+ U.S. locations. These deliveries will be eligible for the DashPass membership program, which offers free delivery and reduced fees on eligible orders, as well as real-time tracking through the DoorDash app. The service’s launch is timed […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

The Cost of Inaccessibility: Businesses Lose More Than $6.9 Billion Annually

If you think it is costly to design accessible and inclusive websites, just think about how much inaccessibility will cost your business. Web accessibility is not only an ethical choice. It is a smart business move that doesn’t require excessive time or resources. Statista reveals that about 13.5% of the U.S. population has a disability. […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Colorado Court Puts Kroger-Albertsons Merger on Hold

A Denver District Court judge has stopped the Kroger-Albertsons merger in its tracks, cancelling a planned Aug. 12 hearing and setting a trial date of Sept. 30, 2024. The proposed $24.6 billion merger, first announced in October 2022, has been challenged by Colorado’s and eight other state Attorneys General, the United Food and Commercial Workers […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

‘You Sunk My Battleship!’: Toys ‘R’ Us Shops to Open at Navy Exchange Stores

WHP Global has licensed Toys ‘R’ Us shops for two Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) stores, with plans for additional locations in 2025. The shop-in-shops will launch this fall at NEX Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., followed by the NEX in Jacksonville, Fla. “To better serve our deserving patrons, this launch and newest venture in […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

The Body Shop to be Sold to Investment Consortium

Administrators of The Body Shop have entered into an “exclusivity agreement” for the sale of the company to a consortium led by asset manager Auréa Group, with a management team to be led by the former CEO of British fragrance brand Molton Brown, Charles Denton. Following a due diligence period, the purchasers’ plan is to […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Macy’s Ends Buyout Talks with Arkhouse, Brigade; Looks Ahead to Company’s ‘Bold New Chapter’

Macy’s board of directors has unanimously agreed to terminate buyout discussions with Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management following months of negotiations that included several bid increases and a board proxy battle.  In a statement, the Macy’s board said that months of discussions “have failed to lead to an actionable proposal with certainty of financing […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Macy’s ends talks with Arkhouse and Brigade, foiling $6.9B takeover

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Macy’s Inc.’s board of directors has unanimously voted to end talks with Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management, which in March had offered $6.6 billion or $24 per share to take over the company, the department store said on Monday. […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

What Happens to Safeway When the Merger with Albertsons Fails?

Hello, fellow food enthusiasts and industry insiders! It’s Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® here, ready to dive deep into the grocery landscape and explore what might happen if the much-anticipated Safeway-Albertsons merger doesn’t go through. Success does leave clues. So, buckle up for a fact-filled ride as we examine the […]
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  1. Channel: Mass
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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […]
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