Ice-cream brand alleges parent is ‘dismantling’ merger agreement that protected its ‘progressive values’
US pharmacy chain’s executive chair will have 30% of private company following up to $24bn take-private deal
Former Balenciaga designer was appointed to turn around luxury group’s biggest brand
Figures for world’s biggest fashion retailer show lower rates in past five weeks
Danish toymaker boosts digital capabilities after success with externally developed games
Large diversified conglomerates such as France’s L’Oréal remain the safest bet
Scale is useful, but the freedom to sprawl is not limitless
Up to $24bn take-private deal casts doubt over future of UK pharmacy
Sycamore may want to split up Walgreens but previous attempts to offload the high street chemist have failed
Buyout of group behind Boots will bring to an end the drugstore chain’s century-long run as a public company
Shops selling fast-moving consumer goods ‘a drag’ on wider Pepco group, company says
German sportswear group still pushing to be leading brand in most markets worldwide
Transatlantic drugstore empire explores possible break-up after strategic mis-steps and industry-wide woes
Sycamore Partners has been in on-off talks over financing deal for weeks
Plus, US fund makes a comeback betting on European turnarounds and executive pay at London-listed companies pushes higher
Sudden nature of announcement suggests impatience within
The celebrity alliance suggests a real vibe shift in the world of sportswear
Jesper Brodin says he needs help from authorities if furniture retailer is to achieve any more gains
Fast fashion group was targeting London listing in first half of 2025
US group attempts to reboot and recapture the glamour of its 1990s and 2000s heyday after years of flagging sales
Investors wait for new design chief to help lead revival of French luxury group’s biggest brand
Nicolas Hieronimus calls on political leaders to act to prevent a deepening of economic divergence from the US
Toymaker has some production in Mexico and China
Underestimating the ingenuity of Chinese competitors has proven unwise
Pietro Beccari is betting that the label’s sole title sponsorship of F1 will help it evolve from a fashion brand into a ‘cultural’ one
