All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

1. Go Global Retail to acquire online specialty retailer ModCloth

   Go Global Retail has announced plans to acquire assets of women’s fashion and accessories retailer ModCloth from Walmart. Financial details…
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   7 Oct
2. Department store Von Maur to expand footprint in Wisconsin, US

   US department store Von Maur is set to further expand its retail footprint with the opening of a 85,000ft² store…
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   7 Oct
3. Interspar Spar brand expands in Hungary with 34th store

   Retail chain Spar has opened its 34th Interspar Hypermarket in Hungary, which further expands its presence in the country. In…
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   27 Jun
4. Dollar General and FedEx offer package drop-off and pickup

   FedEx and Dollar General have entered a strategic collaboration that will see FedEx offer package drop-off and pickup services at…
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   19 Jun
5. Crate and Barrel acquires home decor brand Hudson Grace

   Crate and Barrel has acquired Hudson Grace, a boutique home decor, entertaining and gift brand based in San Francisco, US….
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   19 Jun
6. Amazon in talks to invest in fresh produce start-up Ninjacart

   Ecommerce major Amazon has held talks with Bengaluru, India-based farm produce supply chain platform Ninjacart for a potential investment. NinjaCart…
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   18 Jun
7. Decathlon introduces cashless retail solution at California store

   US sporting goods retailer Decathlon has introduced a cashless retailing solution at its recently opened retail location in Emeryville, California….
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   10 Jun
8. Transform Holdco to buy Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores

   Integrated retailer Transform Holdco, which owns Sears and Kmart, has signed a definitive merger agreement with Sears Hometown and Outlet…
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   5 Jun
9. Severgroup acquires 42% interest in Russian hypermarket group Lenta

   Private investment company Severgroup has acquired a 42% interest in Russian grocery retail chain Lenta, for a total consideration of…
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   1 May
10. ESL affiliate acquires Sears Holdings’ assets for $5.2bn

    ESL Investments affiliate Transform Holdco has acquired the go-forward retail footprint, assets and component businesses of Sears Holdings. The acquisition…
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    12 Feb