Lululemon enters Romania as EMEA expansion gathers pace
Lululemon has launched in Romania through a franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group, the company’s fourth new market entry in…
15 Jun 2026
India’s Meesho to acquire B2B commerce platform Kirana Club
Indian e-commerce company Meesho has agreed to purchase Kirana Club, a community-focused B2B commerce platform, in a transaction valued at Rs2.02bn ($21.34m). Established in 2020 by Anshul Gupta and Aishwarya…
15 Jun 2026
Sigma ends Boots takeover discussions over strategic fit
Australia-based Sigma Healthcare has withdrawn from discussions over a possible acquisition of UK pharmacy chain Boots, saying a deal valued at $10bn would not align with its strategy. The company,…
15 Jun 2026
Court approves Poundstretcher restructuring plan
UK retailer Poundstretcher has secured court approval for its restructuring plan, following support from 93% of voting creditors by value. The company, which operates more than 300 stores across the…
15 Jun 2026
UK DRS: retailer rules changed ahead of 2027 rollout
England, Northern Ireland and Scotland have agreed updated rules for retailers under the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), as preparations continue for its planned launch in 2027. The changes focus…
12 Jun 2026
South Korea issues Won624.68bn fine on Coupang over data breach
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has levied a penalty surcharge of Won624.68bn ($411.19m) on e-commerce company Coupang, marking the largest penalty ever imposed in the country for a…
12 Jun 2026
Elliott Advisors weighs takeover bid for The Very Group – report
Investment company Elliott Advisors is reportedly among the parties exploring a potential acquisition of UK online retail platform The Very Group, in a deal that could value the business at…