UK retailers have sour June

Paul Jarvis|Published

UK retailers had their worst June in a decade as consumers reined in spending ahead of the country’s European Union referendum.

Cool weather dents H&M’s monthly sales

Paul Jarvis|Published

Hennes & Mauritz shares fell after the clothing retailer said sales in April were hurt by unseasonably cool weather in many parts of Europe.

Fnac raises Darty bid again

Paul Jarvis|Published

Fnac increases its offer for French electronics retailer Darty to 900 million pounds in a final effort to hold off Steinhoff.

Steinhoff drops out of Home Retail race

Paul Jarvis|Published

J Sainsbury proceeded with its takeover bid for Home Retail Group after Steinhoff dropped out of the race.

Steinhoff counters Sainsbury with Home Retail bid

Paul Jarvis|Published

Steinhoff International takes on J Sainsbury for Britain’s Home Retail Group.

AB InBev mulls selling SABMiller brands

Paul Jarvis|Published

Anheuser-Busch InBev said it will explore the sale of SABMiller’s European premium beer brands including Peroni and Grolsch.

No proposal on table yet - SABMiller

Paul Jarvis|Published

If Anheuser-Busch InBev purchases SABMiller, it will be the biggest acquisition in the industry’s history.

How Tesco turned the tide

Paul Jarvis|Published

Tesco’s simple tweaks put the British grocer back in front of its competitors, writes Paul Jarvis.

Rihanna leaps into Puma role

Paul Jarvis|Published

German sporting-goods maker Puma has named Rihanna as creative director to try to revive its struggling brand.