Weston family to buy British pharmacy chain Boots for $8.9 billion
Canada's Weston family, through Wittington, will buy Boots' retail operations in the U.K. and Ireland, along with Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Co., Thailand and franchised businesses.
K. , and its Thailand and franchised businesses. -- Google and Unity's New Gaming Platform Is a Threat to Roblox. Why It Could Lure Creators Away.
Google and Unity Software's new artificial-intelligence-powered game platform could pose a threat to Roblox. -- Shell's Refining Margin Surges to Record The energy major expects its refining margin to hit a record high in the third quarter, driven by volatility stemming from war in the Middle East and a global supply squeeze. -- Japan's Antitrust Regulator Investigates Major Beer Makers Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo said that they will fully cooperate with the Japan Fair Trade Commission's investigation. S.
brand following a series of deals that are part of the British retailer's expansion strategy. -- Porsche Plans 20% Price Rise for Top-End Models in Exclusivity Push The sports car maker said it would offer more higher-end vehicles and aim to increase the average selling price. -- LG Electronics' Preliminary Earnings Disappoint The South Korean consumer-electronics company has continued to expand aggressively into fast-growing businesses in the AI era, such as data-center cooling systems. S.
-- A High-Stakes Gambit Clinched Paramount's Warner Deal David Ellison's megadeal combining Paramount and Warner Bros. closed Tuesday, ushering in a new era for Hollywood. S. as Jaguar aims to sell fewer cars at higher prices.
-- Constellation Brands Profit Rises on Higher Beer, Spirits Sales Sales in Constellation's beer business, which includes Corona and Modelo, rose 5%, while its wine and spirits business saw a 17% increase in sales. -- Fair Isaac to Cut About 15% of Workforce as Competition Intensifies The job cuts come as the company behind the FICO credit score faces new competitive pressure. -- FlyDubai Attacker Was Part of Pilot Hiring Spree at Fast-Growing Airline Authorities and industry insiders are now questioning whether the airline's fast growth contributed to last week's near catastrophe.
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