Newcomers backed by SoftBank, Sequoia and others take on Airbnb, TripAdvisor and TUI

Debenhams, Paperchase and Monsoon among those pursuing controversial insolvency procedure

Analysts say disposal of airline would free up rest of business to be bought

The process keeps a company and its managers in business but puts pressure on rents

Court of Appeal had held retailer responsible for leak caused by disgruntled employee

STATSports secures star investors as it takes on Apple, Fitbit and Garmin

Criticism of the sportswear company’s lack of ambition led to an overseas drive

Large and small operators alike having to prune and graft businesses to meet higher consumer expectations

Fashion brand tries to reinvent the traditional shop assistant for the smartphone age

Sovereign wealth fund investment includes landmarks on Times Square and Fifth Avenue

Suppliers under pressure from vegan trend and supermarket price cuts

Treasury secretary Mnuchin named in lawsuit claiming billions ‘siphoned’ from company

Boehner-backed weed play Acreage agrees to $3.4bn Canopy takeover

Landlord will receive £186.3m in cash from Kuwait-backed Cale Street Investments

Rebound in consumer spending offers signs of encouragement on the health of the US economy

Revenues climb 1.1% in March to beat expectations but credit card defaults surge

Europe’s consumer goods groups aim to modernise food offerings as tastes change

New CEO Alan Jope aims to stoke expansion as shopping habits change

Company says it has seen strong response from Chinese customers to cross-border sales

As people drink less alcohol, the industry is spotting a growth opportunity