Amazon opens Northampton site and plans Kettering facility
US retail giant Amazon has opened a fulfilment centre in Northampton, UK, and set out plans for a cross-dock facility…
11 Jun 2026
M&S cuts prices on over 65 food essentials with £30m investment
UK-based retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has committed more than £30m ($40m) this year to reduce prices across 65 food products, targeting family grocery budgets. The price reductions span fresh…
11 Jun 2026
Zepto files updated DRHP for IPO with Rs80.10bn fresh issue
Indian quick commerce company Zepto has submitted updated draft documents to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering that includes a fresh equity issue of…
11 Jun 2026
Frasers targets full Hugo Boss ownership with €2.67bn bid
Frasers Group has launched a voluntary public takeover offer for Hugo Boss at €38 ($43.80) a share in cash, valuing the German fashion brand at approximately €2.67bn. The offer for…
11 Jun 2026
British retailers say costs are killing entry-level jobs
Independent retailers say rising employment costs are reducing the number of entry-level retail jobs available to young people, as the number of people not in employment, education or training (NEET)…
10 Jun 2026
Sycamore weighs $10bn Boots sale as early talks gather pace – report
Sycamore Partners is weighing a $10bn disposal of UK health and beauty chain Boots, drawing early-stage interest from Canada's Weston family and Australian healthcare group Sigma Healthcare. Sigma has acknowledged…
10 Jun 2026
Asics spins off Onitsuka Tiger into standalone subsidiary
Asics Corporation is transferring its Onitsuka Tiger business to a wholly owned subsidiary, OT Group, via a simplified absorption-type company split. The Japanese sportswear retailer said the split is due…