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NewPrinces Group acquires Carrefour's Italian supermarkets in €1bn deal

NewPrinces Group acquires Carrefour's Italian supermarkets in €1bn deal

In a bold move signalling its ambition in the food retail sector, NewPrinces has announced the acquisition of Carrefour's Italian supermarkets for €1 billion.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Co-op adds mojito-flavoured grapes to fresh produce line

Co-op adds mojito-flavoured grapes to fresh produce line

The Co-operative Group is set to launch a novel product in its fresh fruit aisle: mojito-flavoured grapes, branded as 'Mojito Fresh'.

New products
M&S invests over £50m in Northwest England, creating 300 new jobs

M&S invests over £50m in Northwest England, creating 300 new jobs

UK retailer M&S has announced a £50 million investment into stores across the Northwest of England, creating 300 new jobs in the region.

Funding & Investments
KKR sells Seiyu to Trial Holdings for $2.5bn amid realignment in Japanese retail

KKR sells Seiyu to Trial Holdings for $2.5bn amid realignment in Japanese retail

KKR has announced the sale of the Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu to Trial Holdings for JPY 380 billion ($2.54 billion).

Mergers & Acquisitions
Walmart Canada unveils CAD 6.5bn investment to drive expansion across the country

Walmart Canada unveils CAD 6.5bn investment to drive expansion across the country

Walmart Canada has announced a CAD 6.5bn (approx. $4.5bn) investment over the next five years to accelerate its growth in the country.

Retail
Aldi expands UK presence with nine new stores in £650m investment

Aldi expands UK presence with nine new stores in £650m investment

Aldi plans to open nine new stores in London in 2025, marking a significant step in its strategy to enhance its footprint in the UK market.

Funding & Investments
Tirlán proposes spin-out of Glanbia shares worth €239m to co-op members

Tirlán proposes spin-out of Glanbia shares worth €239m to co-op members

Tirlán Co-op has announced plans to spin out Glanbia shares worth €239m to its members, subject to approval at a special general meeting.

Dairy
Lidl Netherlands cuts prices on plant-based foods, introduces hybrid minced meat

Lidl Netherlands cuts prices on plant-based foods, introduces hybrid minced meat

Lidl Netherlands will lower prices on plant-based products, making them equal to or cheaper than their traditional counterparts.

Plant-based
Kroger files motion against FTC amid legal dispute on proposed Albertson’s merger

Kroger files motion against FTC amid legal dispute on proposed Albertson’s merger

Kroger has filed a motion for preliminary injunction against the FTC's administrative proceeding challenging its merger with Albertson's.

Mergers & Acquisitions
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