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SAS cancels 587 additional flights amid pilot strike

Bloomberg SAS AB cancelled an additional 587 flights across Scandinavia scheduled for Sunday because of a strike by pilots, disrupting travel for an estimated 64,000 passengers, the company said in a statement on Saturday. The pilots are striking over pay, having started the action after rejecting measures proposed by a mediator in talks that have been going on since March. ...

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Walmart explores options for UK grocer including IPO

Bloomberg Walmart Inc is exploring options for its Asda unit including an initial public offering after plans to combine the business with J Sainsbury Plc to create the UK’s largest supermarket chain collapsed, according to people familiar with the matter. In addition to a potential listing, the US retailer may also revisit a sale, though interest from private-equity firms has ...

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Hermes sales grow most in four years

Bloomberg Hermes International reported its fastest quarterly sales growth in more than four years, buoyed by demand from Chinese consumers, another sign that the world’s largest luxury market is holding up. The French maker of the famed Birkin bag reported sales growth of 12 percent at constant exchange rates, beating analysts’ estimates. “This is a rock solid start to the ...

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