Walmart buys stake in Chinese online retailer
The world’s largest retailer buys a 5% stake in Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com. But can the Walmart-JD alliance supplant market leader Amazon?
Walmart buys stake in Chinese online retailer
Bits: What Saudi Arabia’s .5 Billion in Uber Buys
Uber is now worth four United Airlines, 2 billion rides across Midtown Manhattan and a good day at Google.
Rovi Buys TiVo in .1 Billion Deal
In acquiring TiVo, Rovi will get access to analytics about viewing habits and add 10 million households to its own 18 million.
Group Buys Mike Piazza’s 9/11 Jersey and Will Make a Gift of It
An agreement was reached to purchase the jersey the Hall of Famer wore during the first game held in New York after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
AccorHotels of France Buys Onefinestay for 9 Million
The European hotel group is acquiring the British short-term vacation rental company just as concerns mount about the health of Europe’s tech scene.
New Barclays C.E.O. James Staley Buys Million of Bank’s Shares
Mr. Staley, a former top executive at JPMorgan Chase, was named to lead the British lender last month and will assume the role on Dec. 1.
Peet’s Buys Stumptown Coffee Roasters
The coffee industry, especially at the expensive end of it, continues to grow at a trajectory rarely seen in the food and beverage business.
Perdue Buys Niman Ranch, as It Expands in Specialty Meat Business
The purchase of Niman Ranch gives Perdue, a poultry producer, a bigger base in pork and beef.
China’s Wanda Buys Ironman Triathlon Owner for 0 Million
Dalian Wanda Group, headed by China’s richest man, on Thursday said it had bought the organizer of Ironman Triathlon races for $ 650 million.