Including Sainsbury’s £1.4bn acquisition of Home Retail Group getting CMA approval.

Including BHS entering administration and Amazon profit boost in Q1.

Including deadline for Home Retail Group bids, plus John Lewis sales dip.

Including New Look expanding its presence in the menswear market.

Retailers locked in last minute takeover talks as deadline looms, say reports.

Any potential takeover could have a major impact on the licensing sector.