Aer Lingus urges ‘no action’ on Ryanair
Irish flag carrier repeats advice to shareholders to reject bid ahead of a European Commission ruling on the proposed takeover on Wednesday FT.com – European companies…
Bertelsmann seeks full control of Gruner
German media group, which also controls Random House books, is readying for potentially big changes amid an ongoing reshuffle in its top ranks FT.com – European companies…
Outside the big box
Grocers are shelving the out-of-town model in favour of smaller, central stores – though this approach brings its own problems, writes Andrea Felsted FT.com – European companies…
Emerging markets attractive but risky too
The travails of two companies in the Nordic region in emerging markets underscore the more nuanced reality, and the very real dangers to companies FT.com – European companies…
Ahold falls as Dutch margins miss targets
Dutch retailer chalked up some of its disappointment at missing analysts expectations to a poor Euro 2012 advertising campaign for its Albert Heijn chain FT.com – European companies…
Air France and Rolls-Royce in repairs tussle
Jet engine maker is facing a challenge to its maintenance business in a disagreement that is delaying the airline’s purchase of passenger jets FT.com – European companies…
Irish business hit as loan refusals soar
A quarter of applications for loans or overdrafts by small and medium companies are being refused – the second highest rejection rate behind Greece, a report shows FT.com – European…
Russia in the WTO – bear’s market
In the short term, membership of the World Trade Organisation will not change much. Over the long term, though, it could be transformative FT.com – European companies…
Vestas to cut 1,400 more jobs
The Danish wind turbine manufacturer, which has suffered from a combination of falling public subsidies and fierce competition, is to cut more jobs in a bid to generate €250m savings…
Lloyds makes headway in sell-off programme
UK banking group’s latest £2bn deal takes it to more than half way in selling off £300bn in unwanted loans and investments as part of three-year programme FT.com – European…
