Mergers & Acquisitions

Will Tesco's U.S. debut turn the West Coast into the Wild West?

The UK's largest grocery retailer and the fifth largest retailer in the world, Tesco PLC, intends to enter the United States retail market with a new convenience format, beginning on the West Coast in 2007.

Kraft Foods Inc. is reorganizing its European operations to increase consumer focus and improve speed to market.

On the eve of January 23, 2006, Del Monte Foods Company celebrated the grand opening of its new Del Monte Center building on Pittsburgh's North Shore.

adidas-Salomon AG closes its acquisition of Reebok International Ltd., providing the new adidas Group with a footprint of around $11.8 billion in the global athletic footwear, apparel and hardware markets.

The Russell Corporation recently outlined a major restructuring effort designed to remain competitive in today's global marketplace.

Jim Beam Brands Worldwide Inc. unveils a new corporate name and visual identity -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc.

The world's largest companies can save up to $53 billion in information technology (IT) spending over the next five years by implementing service-oriented architectures (SOA).