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Roark Capital to buy sandwich chain Subway for up to US$9.55 billion

Inside Retail

Subway, which has closed thousands of US locations since 2016, said a year ago that it wants to shift away from its current base of small franchisees that own just one or two shops, which tend to be family-run and sometimes barely scrape by. JPMorgan Chase and law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP advised Subway.

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On the board: former Big W MD championing social impact with Good360 solution

Inside Retail

With a career in finance, logistics, and retail, Walker is well-positioned to create a lasting impact within the retail industry through Good360. I’ve got a finance background and I’ve worked in logistics and with a number of different retail businesses. She said, “Oh, goody, can you come and help us?”

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Is Staples’ Latest $1 Billion Bid for Office Depot Better Positioned for Success?

Retail TouchPoints

billion merger that had been in the works since February 2015 was derailed by a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling in May 2016. Staples also confirmed that it intends to provide Office Depot “with customary equity and debt financing commitment letters sufficient to provide all required funding for the transaction.”. “We

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Stater Bros. taps Mike Reed as SVP and CFO

Mass Relators

Reed succeeds Dave Harris, who recently retired as the retailer’s executive vice president of finance, CFO and principal accounting officer. It has been a pleasure working with Mike over the last several years as he has overseen the opening of several new stores and the remodeling of numerous existing locations,” said Van Helden.

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Retail Loyalty’s Moment is Now

Retail TouchPoints

Location: Where is the customer right now? He joined as chairman in January 2016, moving to CEO in September 2016. While at Tesco, Mason was instrumental in creating Clubcard, Express, Personal Finance and Tesco.com. The “when” or “moment” to deliver content is crucial and is determined by the context.

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10 Online Business for Sale in June

Small Biz Trends

The business is located in Colmar, PA with an asking price of $300,000 and a cash flow of $165,000. Established in 2016, the business sells products manufactured specifically for this brand, and others. The business is located in Tampa, FL with an asking price of $27,500,000. Mid-Century Modern Furniture eCommerce Brand.

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Top 10 Businesses for Sale in May

Small Biz Trends

If you decide to buy an existing business, you will get an established brand, a customer base, cash flow, an established supply chain, a working process and trained staff, and better financing options. The business comes with two boats and two premium slip locations a prime busy marina with the 2022 rental fees paid for both boats.