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A merger of Belgo-Dutch supermarket group Ahold Delhaize and its American competitor Kroger would make sense and allow for 1.2 billion euros in synergies. Together, they would be able to increase their value in the United States by 36 %.

Even though talks between the two retailers were dropped last year, according to analysts from Barclays, a tie-up between Carrefour and its French competitor Casino would not be unthinkable, especially because of the ongoing difficulties at Casino.

Galeria Kaufhof Karstadt, the company that resulted from the merger between German department store chains Karstadt and Galeria Kaufhof, should become profitable again by 2021. This could be achieved without closing any stores, CEO Stephan Fanderl hopes.

Sainsbury’s and Asda, two British supermarket chains hoping for a merger, have promised to lower their prices and limit their margins if that makes their partnership possible. This is their response to the competition watchdog's opposition to the deal.

If the British competition watchdog blocks the proposed merger between Walmart's subsidiary ASDA and Sainsbury’s, an investment fund could offer a way out.

The giant merger between German department store chains Karstadt and Kaufhof has finally been approved. Authorities cite the enormous (online) competition as a guarantee that this merger will not be too big.

The German department store chains Karstadt and Kaufhof have finally tied the knot. After months of negotiations, the banks have given their blessing. However, there is no question of a romantic honeymoon: 5 000 jobs will be cut.