All Mergers and acquisitions articles
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C the top 150: Fit for the future
The UK’s 150 biggest suppliers have been tested by war and climate challenges – but most have shown their strength, delivering in ‘a tough place’
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NewsCMA opens investigation into ABP’s Dovecote Park stake
The CMA has kicked off an investigation into ABP’s purchase of a minority stake in Waitrose beef supplier Dovecote Park
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NewsABP poised to acquire Pilgrim’s Europe’s lamb business
Europe’s leading meat processor announced the proposed acquisition on 5 November
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NewsSpanish olive oil giant Deoleo agrees €520m sale to rival producers
One of the world’s biggest branded olive oil companies, behind the likes of Bertolli and Carbonell, is set to fall under new ownership in a deal that will strengthen Spain’s dominant position in the category
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NewsCMA clears Co-op Group and Southern Co-op merger
It means the business can now begin the process of coming together, combining Southern Co-op’s 173 food stores, 69 funeral homes and 330,000 members, with Co-op Group’s 2,300 food stores, 800 funeral homes and 7.5 million members.
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NewsTate & Lyle returns to growth ahead of acquisition
Revenues grew 1% to £1bn, led by a 3% jump in volumes as the group cut prices in the first half
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does David Potts need to do to turn Asda around?
Can former Morrisons and Tesco veteran work his magic at Asda?
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NewsUnilever pledges to slash €1bn in costs by 2029
The consumer giant said on Tuesday it would target “stranded costs” from the spin-out of its food division, which includes Hellmann’s and Marmite, to McCormick
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Comment & OpinionCan ‘fantastic operator’ David Potts pull off Asda’s turnaround?
The return of the former Tesco and Morrisons boss to the grocery fold will be one of the most fascinating aspects to the evolving supermarket power battle
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NewsBrands write to CMA amid supermarket merger fears
The British Brands Group said the revelations of merger talks earlier this year between Sainsbury’s and Morrisons had highlighted the potential for further consolidation among major grocery retailers
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Comment & OpinionPoundland politics: who should decide the retailer’s fate?
Few tears will be shed for Gordon Brothers as it faces an onslaught of criticism for the way it has handled the Poundland crisis, but calls for government intervention in the affairs of a private business should be treated with caution
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NewsMagnum Ice Cream Co shuts down Ben & Jerry’s separation hopes
The Magnum Ice Cream Company has unequivocally shut down any prospect of Ben & Jerry’s being separated from the group as the brand’s founders reportedly explore a carve-out
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NewsTesco flogs Czech and Slovak operation to Ahold Delhaize for £1bn
The sale does not include the business in Hungary, which continues to be owned by Tesco
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NewsUnion demands talks with Poundland owner as collapse fears mount
Gordon Brothers, which took majority control of Poundland for £1 last year, is understood to be against selling the business as a whole
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NewsRD Johns switches buying groups from Unitas to TWG
The business said the decision followed a review of its buying group arrangements, describing it as the “best fit for the future direction of our business”
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NewsMorrisons ends AI smart trolley trial as partner Instacart abandons the tech
Instacart said that while its Caper Carts are “a great product, the business reality is that retailer adoption has not scaled quickly enough to justify our continued investment”
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NewsOurCoop tops £1bn sales as enlarged society delivers first results
The society, which comprises Central Co-op, Midcounties Co-op and Chelmsford Star Co-op, also reported revenue growing by 94.3% to £888.8m, for the six months to 8 August, while food sales jumped 84.4% to £748.7m
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NewsSainsbury’s Simon Roberts confident for Christmas despite ‘subdued’ market
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts is confident in the run-up to Christmas, despite an increasingly “subdued” market
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NewsUnilever sells off kids’ first aid brand Welly
Welly’s sale to Forward Consumer Partners is expected to close in Q4 2026
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NewsAllplants sold to France’s Fleury Michon
Managing director Kerry Atack will continue to lead the business under its new ownership, with Ella Mills remaining as a brand ambassador