The legendary American workwear brand Dickies, a staple for generations of British tradespeople, has been sold after 103 years following severe financial difficulties. Discover what led to the downfall of this global icon.
Everton Football Club completes a landmark acquisition of London City Lionesses, promising a new era of investment and ambition in the Women's Super League from 2025.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a formal 'phase 1' investigation into the proposed £2.9 billion acquisition of Virgin Money by Nationwide Building Society, scrutinising potential impacts on consumer choice and competition.
A massive $30bn acquisition of Australian energy giant Santos by an Abu Dhabi-led consortium has been abruptly terminated, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and raising questions about the future of fossil fuel investments.
Consumer goods giant Unilever has offloaded the ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's to its long-time licensee, Greenfield Partners, following a protracted legal and political battle over its operations in Israel and the West Bank.
Chinese retail giant JD.com is in advanced talks to acquire Argos from Sainsbury's in a potential £1.4bn deal, a move that could reshape the UK's non-food retail landscape and mark a major strategic shift for the supermarket chain.
Beloved British crisp brand Lancashire Crisps has been saved from collapse after being acquired out of administration, securing jobs and the future of the iconic Northern snack maker.
An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals how Chinese investors are exploiting a US legal loophole to purchase vast tracts of Texas land, raising national security concerns and prompting calls for stricter oversight.
JD Sports is in exclusive talks to acquire Argos from Sainsbury's, a move that could dramatically reshape the UK's retail landscape and expand JD's non-fashion footprint.
Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its Argos general merchandise division to China's JD.com in a landmark deal that could reshape the UK's retail landscape and mark a major strategic retreat for the supermarket chain.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
In a dramatic media industry shake-up, Paramount Global agrees to a monumental £2.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, shutting out a rival bid from Warner Bros Discovery and concluding the Redstone family's decades-long control.
British retail giant Next has swooped to acquire the iconic Cath Kidston brand, saving it from administration and securing 125 jobs. The deal includes the brand, domain names, and intellectual property, but all UK stores will close permanently.
The premium womenswear brand Cefinn, founded by former Prime Minister's wife Samantha Cameron, has been sold to private investment firm Level Five in a deal securing its future.
Anglo American's bold £1.5bn bid for Teck Resources' coal assets signals major restructuring but may invite rival offers in heated mining sector consolidation.
The National Gallery secures Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Virgin and Child with Infant St. John the Baptist' in major acquisition supported by Hans Rausing's generosity and American philanthropy.
London-listed mining titan Anglo American has emphatically rejected a colossal £34 billion takeover proposal from Australian rival BHP, branding the bid 'highly unattractive' and opportunistic. The deal would have created a global mining behemoth.
Investment titan BlackRock secures a landmark $2.6 billion deal to acquire Minnesota Power's parent company, Aletto. This strategic move signals a major shift in energy sector ownership and raises pivotal questions about renewable investment and market co
Exclusive: 18-year-old Zach Yadegari becomes an overnight tech millionaire after his revolutionary AI-powered keyboard app, 'TypeAI', is acquired by a major New York firm in a landmark seven-figure deal.
The John Lewis Partnership has acquired the Topshop, Topman, and Miss Selfridge brands from ASOS in a surprise move, planning to reintroduce the iconic labels to the British high street through its department stores and potentially Waitrose supermarkets.
Exclusive: Arthur T. Demoulas, the ousted CEO beloved by workers, enters mediation in a dramatic final attempt to buy back the 50.5% stake of the Market Basket grocery chain and end the family feud that has paralysed the business.
The Duchess of Sussex has abruptly closed her lifestyle venture, ShopMy, just weeks after its high-profile launch, sparking speculation and industry analysis.
Disney star Sabrina Carpenter makes a sophisticated leap, announced as the leading ambassador for Johnnie Walker's latest global campaign. Discover the details behind this unexpected partnership.
Exclusive: The multi-billion pound Kraft Heinz merger is under intense scrutiny as major investors push for a potential breakup of the food and condiment titan. Analysts suggest a split could unlock significant value.
British acting royalty Rupert Everett and Jenny Howorth front the new Burberry Winter 2025 campaign, shot in a classic London studio. The campaign showcases the iconic heritage brand's latest collection through a series of dramatic, cinematic portraits.
Under Daniel Kretinsky's ownership, Royal Mail reports a dramatic profit surge to £348m, marking a stunning turnaround for the former state monopoly and silencing critics of the controversial acquisition.
Hollywood megastar Dwayne Johnson discloses his ambitious plan to acquire the UFC as a strategic move to bolster his credibility for an Oscar-winning role, in a candid conversation with filmmaker Benny Safdie.
Social media stars are under fire for a controversial brand trip to Australia's iconic Uluru, with critics slamming the event as culturally insensitive and disrespectful to Indigenous traditions at the sacred monolith.
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney faces intense backlash from fans after signing a new partnership with American Eagle, managed by industry mogul Scooter Braun, just weeks after criticising the brand.