October 2018
Walmart extends two-day shopping and returns policy ahead of Christmas
24 October 2018
Asda parent and US retail giant Walmart is working with its marketplace sellers to make millions of items available for free two-day shipping without a membership fee and simplifying the returns process for items purchased from these sellers, in ...
Sears files for bankruptcy
15 October 2018
US retail giant and Kmart parent, Sears Holdings has, today, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it strives to reorganise the business and become a "more competitive retailer". The decision was reportedly taken when Sears could not meet a ...
Akzo Nobel steps up market position in Spain and Romania with new acquisitions
1 October 2018
Akzo Nobel has today completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Fabryo Corporation S.R.L. (Fabryo), becoming the leader in the Romanian decorative paints market.The news follows the announcement last month that the Dutch paint giant had ...
Sure Fit Home Décor acquires Protect-A-Bed
1 October 2018
The acquisition of the firm, which is known for its patented mattress protection and mattress encasement protection, adds a new category to Sure Fit’s product portfolio, which already includes a wide assortment of home textiles and accessories....