acquisition
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The supermarket chain said the affected convenience stores had been loss-making for some time and were acquired through its McColls acquisition in 2022.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Following a lull in public listings last year, the industry has seen a wave of companies come public in the past few months, mostly through mergers with special-purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“Customer traffic was the primary driver of the strong sales trend as compelling merchandise assortments, higher customer acquisition and engagement from our ongoing marketing initiatives, and an improved in-store experience are resonating with shoppers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
I’m curious for your take on the first big acquisition of this year’s Cannes, A24 buying “Club Kid” for a reported $17 million.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
I fell in love with his books, filled as they were with not only great adventures but scientists and engineers who considered the acquisition of knowledge to be the greatest pursuit of mankind.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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