World’s biggest pest control group hit by slowdown in North America in blow to activist investor Nelson Peltz
Higher spending on players and wages has not yet translated into better results for football club
Rebound comes amid improved outlook for budget-gym sector
Rise of Chinese company has hurt Asos and Boohoo but many problems are of their own making
Airport’s highest-ever passenger numbers leave it operating close to capacity
Brian Niccol signals shifts from predecessor’s strategy in first details of turnaround plan
Merger of convenience store and petrol station chains would create one of the largest retail groups in America
Government says expansion of electronic travel authorisation scheme designed to ‘enhance security’
Car designer stands to make more than most drivers on the grid
Despite continued store openings, the discount chain’s focus seems to be shifting to profitability
Chinese retail investors are a formidable force and known for their enthusiasm for tech names
London-listed Hostmore scraps proposed £177mn deal after American company loses control of key assets
Size of potential takeover likely to spark antitrust concerns in both US and Japan but deal makes sense for Couche-Tard
Shares in Seven & i rise on hopes of improved offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard
Chain plans to open 23 new UK sites before end of the year
Tourist attraction 50km from site of Fukushima nuclear plant includes world’s largest onsen and hula-dancing troupes
Nassef Sawiris-led chemicals group agrees $2bn sell-off to Methanex as part of ambitious break-up plan
Spending watchdog says HMRC lacks a strategy to combat problem
Curbs on short-term rentals and cruise ship traffic could damage crucial sector, warns hospitality industry
Futures prices are almost three times above those of two years ago as crop disease hits yields
Club that once dominated England’s transfer market opts to rely on current, strong squad
Once heavily indebted, analytics provider now sits on a cash pile of £188mn
Stylist to Manhattan’s elite at Bergdorf Goodman, she was famous for her frank critiques and indifference to how much clients actually spent
The practice is legitimate — but Oasis affair shows sellers must use it with care
US private equity group’s interest highlights growing demand for second-hand goods from consumers and investors
