Dick’s Sporting Goods to Acquire Foot Locker in $2.4 Billion Deal

Dick’s Sporting Goods, the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States, has announced the acquisition of its competitor Foot Locker for $2.4 billion USD (approximately €2.1 billion). The strategic move aims to consolidate operations, expand market share, and drive long-term growth in a challenging retail landscape. Acquisition Details The deal, officially confirmed on Thursday …

Inditex to Enter Iraq, Expanding Presence to 215 Countries by End of 2025

Spanish fashion giant Inditex, the parent company of global brands like Zara, Bershka, and Massimo Dutti, has officially announced plans to expand into its **215th market—**Iraq—by the end of 2025. The move marks a significant milestone in the group’s omnichannel expansion strategy, which includes both physical and digital retail growth across emerging markets. Iraq Joins …