Mergers & Acquisitions

The retail giant has offered to acquire 51 percent of the shares of Massmart Holdings Limited, a managed portfolio of nine wholesale and retail chains, and one buying group. The deal will accelerate its expansion in South Africa, a high growth market.

An investor group led by funds affiliated with KKR, Vestar and Centerview signed the agreement for $19.00 per share in cash.

In a surprising move, Accenture announced plans to acquire CAS last week. The combination strengthens Accenture's position in the competitive trade management landscape. Here, Adrian Goodliffe, EVP, Sales & Marketing, CAS, answers CGT's burning questions about the deal's implications for the consumer goods technology market.

The acquisition of Mountain High Yoghurt will double General Mills large size yogurt business.

This transaction is a part of Sara Lee's ongoing process of divesting its International Household and Body Care business.

The beauty company acquires a cosmetic producer in Germany in order to further its expansion in color cosmetics.

Watch out Oprah. Move over Lady Gaga. The leading ladies of the consumer goods industry are taking over Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

A new CEO takes helm of the maker of household paper goods from 100 percent recycled paper.