Cybersecurity hiring levels in the retail industry dropped in August 2021
We've analysed hiring patterns using data from GlobalData
Artificial intelligence hiring levels in the retail industry dropped in August 2021
We've analysed hiring patterns using data from GlobalData
Evolving retail workforce management post-pandemic: Fourth
Fourth's Sebastien Sepierre tells Retail Insight Network about the importance of retailers taking digital transformation in their stride, both front and back of house, and what sort of positive impacts it can have on future business success.
How retailers can navigate the delivery experience gap: Sorted
Delivery experience site Sorted CEO and founder David Grimes tells Retail Insight Network how retailers can meet customers’ expectations and navigate the delivery experience gap.
What we can learn from Germany’s approach to ecommerce innovation
Cross-platform marketing company Iterable director of marketing, EMEA Elle Nadal tells Retail Insight Network how the onset of the pandemic matured new digital expectations in Germany, and why brands that adapted to ecommerce thrived during lock-down.
Latest Deals
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MorrisonsMergers & Acquisitions $9.5BN
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CotyMergers & Acquisitions $426.5M
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French ConnectionMergers & Acquisitions $39.3M
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SephoraMergers & Acquisitions $177.7M
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MorrisonsMergers & Acquisitions $9.5BN
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CotyMergers & Acquisitions $426.5M
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French ConnectionMergers & Acquisitions $39.3M
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SephoraMergers & Acquisitions $177.7M
Weekly chart
Top 10 completed retail sector acquisitions in past year (Source: GlobalData)
| Acquisition | Value (US$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 |
Latest News
Aldi confirms plans to open 100 UK stores in next two years
The retailer will invest £1.3bn ($1.7bn) by 2023 to advance the development of its UK retail estate.
SoftBank Vision Fund II invests $400m in activewear brand Vuori
Vuori plans to open more than 100 stores in the US over the next five years.
Shoe Zone reports total group revenues of $163m for FY21
The retailer will continue to cut the number of its original own-brand stores that are deemed to be non-profitable.
7-Eleven to launch in Israel through Electra Consumer Products
Electra Consumer Products will receive support from 7-Eleven in implementing the brand's retail business model.
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Bedrock Launches RaaS Solution for Ocean Survey
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L3Harris Builds Prototype Satellite To Track Hypersonic Weapons
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United Colors of Benetton Opens Sustainable Concept Store
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ABB Launches AI-Based Consumption Analytics Software
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Researchers Replicate Mini Human Lungs to Study Impact on RTI
Concept: Researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have used adult stem cells...
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