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| Acquisition | Value (US$bn) |
|---|---|
| Taobao China acquired A-Rt Retail Holding on 18/10/2020 | 3.6 |
| VF Corp acquired Supreme Clothing Inc. on 09/11/2020 | 2.1 |
| Gree Real Estate Co Ltd acquired Zhuhai Duty Free Enterprises Group Co. Ltd. on 11/05/2020 | 1.8 |
| Itochu Corp acquired FamilyMart Co., Ltd. on 08/07/2020 | 1.7 |
| Franchise Group Inc acquired Pet Supplies Plus/USA Inc. on 25/01/2021 | 0.7 |
| Fortenova Grupa acquired Poslovni sistem Mercator on 21/09/2020 | 0.6 |
The openings are part of the retailer’s strategy to expand its international brick and mortar footprint.
The company expects its store network to grow to 400 stores by the end of next year.
The app gives directions to an object or area using audio, enlarged visuals and touch commands.
The health concern over COVID-19 declined for the third consecutive month in November, shows the COVID-19 concern index, which is measured by responses to an ongoing poll Verdict launched in March 2020. The poll has been tracking how the concerns over coronavirus have been changing over time.
Instamart currently operates across 18 Indian cities, delivering more than one million orders a week.
2021s third financial quarter (Q3) saw global M&A deal value drop slightly, with the biggest M&A deals recorded for the apparel sector.
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