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Asda Completes £2.07bn Purchase Of EG's UK Business

Asda, Britain's third biggest supermarket group, said it has completed the acquisition of the majority of EG Group’s UK & Ireland business for an...

South Africa's Woolworths Steps Up Battle For Affluent Shoppers With Absolute Pets Deal

South African fashion and food retailer Woolworths will buy a 93.45% stake in pet care retailer Absolute Pets from Sanlam Private Equity and Absolute's man...

Edeka Subsidiary Sonnländer Acquires Wilhelmsthaler Mineralbrunnen

Edeka subsidiary Sonnländer Holding GmbH has agreed to acquire mineral water company Wilhelmsthaler Mineralbrunnen from Hassia Mineralquelle GmbH &...

A.G. Barr Acquires Rio Soft Drinks Brand

Irn-Bru maker A.G. Barr has announced the acquisition of the Rio soft drinks brand through the purchase of Rio Tropical Limited.

Russian Retailer Lenta Buys Monetka Chain In Cash And Debt Takeover

Russian supermarket chain Lenta said its has acquired the Monetka chain of 2,120 convenience stores for an undisclosed sum in a deal financed by cash and d...

Post Holdings To Acquire Perfection Pet Foods

Consumer packaged goods firm Post Holdings has agreed to acquire the assets of Perfection Pet Foods for $235 million.

Asda Unveils First Set Of Rebranded Co-op Stores

UK retailer Asda has completed the rebranding of the first 11 stores acquired from Co-op last year.

Mondelēz International Completes Sale Of Gum Business In Developed Markets

Mondelēz International has completed the sale of its developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe, excluding Portugal, to Perfetti...