On Monday, Mint, a financial daily has reported citing sources aware of the development, that the Carlyle Group is eyeing to invest up to $2 billion in India’s Reliance Industries’ retail business. If the deal goes through, Carlyle’s investment would… Read More ›
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Blackstone Group cancel the $2.8 billion sale of its Australian shopping mall
As per a source, the emergence of Amazon has hit the retail sector, was the reason for Blackstone to pull the sale. Unable to find a suitable buyer the Blackstone Group has canceled the sale of a $2.8 billion Australian… Read More ›
Sycamore Partners acquires U.S. Office supplies chain Staples Inc for Rs $6.9 billion
The deal underscores Sycamore’s strategic discerning ability to pick up a healthy company from a basket of bankrupt-laden ones. On Wednesday, Sycamore Partners stated it would go ahead and acquire U.S. office supplies chain, Staples Inc for a cool $6.9… Read More ›
German grocery chains launch price wars with Wal-Mart and Amazon in the U.S.
German grocery chains, such as Aldi and Lidl are set to expand their U.S. footprint despite Wal-Mart and Amazon’s dominance in the grocery sector. In a significant development, German grocery chain Aldi Inc is aiming to beat Wal-Mart, the world’s… Read More ›