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HK’s City’super owner nears sale to Chinese-led group

Bloomberg A group led by China Resources Capital Management Ltd is close to buying a majority stake in City’super, valuing the high-end Hong Kong supermarket chain at almost $300 million, people with knowledge of the matter said. CR Capital, the alternative investments arm of state-owned conglomerate China Resources Holdings Co, and its co-investors plan to acquire 65% of City Super ...

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Shoprite sees better South African trade with gains

Bloomberg Shoprite Holdings Ltd’s second-half sales climbed as it gained market share, even as the main lower-income customers of Africa’s largest food retailer battle with the impact of an economic slowdown. Sales in its core South African business rose 9.4% in the last three months of the fiscal year through June, the Cape Town-based supermarket operator said. Still, the grocer ...

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Under Armour’s road ahead looks bumpy

Bloomberg Under Armour Inc managed to reach more customers than expected last quarter, even with most of its stores closed — but the road ahead is looking bumpy. The athletic-goods maker’s second-half revenue is likely to fall 20% to 25%, with its recently improved gross margin coming under new pressure, executives warned on a call with analysts. The volatile stock ...

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