SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian food retailer Assai said on Thursday it now forecasts it will open some 10 new stores next year, half the prior estimate of about 20, according to a securities filing. Assai, which operates a chain of stores in a hybrid wholesale format, has started last year to slow down its expected store openings as its management...

(Reuters) - Virgin Australia said on Monday it had recorded its second consecutive annual profit and a 6.8% year-on-year increase in revenue, putting it in a stronger financial position as it looks to pursue an eventual initial public offering. Qatar Airways said two weeks ago it would buy a 25% stake in Australia's No. 2 carrier, which would serve as...

Oct 14 (Reuters) - Accenture PLC ( ACN ): * ACCENTURE ACQUIRES JOSHUA TREE GROUP TO ENHANCE DISTRIBUTION CENTER PERFORMANCE FOR RETAIL AND CONSUMER GOODS CLIENTS * ACCENTURE PLC ( ACN ) - TERMS OF DEAL WERE NOT DISCLOSED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ...

On Monday, Hologic Inc ( HOLX ) agreed to acquire  Gynesonics, Inc. for approximately $350 million. Gynesonics is a privately held medical device company that develops minimally invasive solutions for women’s health. California-based Gynesonics develops and sells the Sonata System, a technology intended for diagnostic intrauterine imaging and transcervical treatment of certain symptomatic uterine fibroids, including those associated with heavy menstrual...