Wesfarmers has formally entered a request to acquire Catch Group Holdings Limited for $230 million.

After months of talks and speculation, Walmart has confirmed that it has made a deal with Indian e-commerce giant, Flipkart, to acquire a 77 percent stake in the company.

Flight Centre will secure its corporate footprint in Europe with its acquisition of European online travel agency eDreams ODIGEO for an undisclosed sum.

After significant speculation, JB Hi-Fi has finally closed a deal to acquire The Good Guys for $870 million, significantly boosting its online capabilities.

In the wake of the collapse of Dick Smith Electronics, JB Hi-Fi has posted strong sales and profit growth as it continues to pursue an acquisition of The Good Guys.

The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, is reportedly looking to acquire discount online retailer Jet.com, with sources citing a price around US$3 billion.

Consumer goods giant Unilever has acquired subscription razor blade start-up Dollar Shave Club for a massive US$1 billion.

Australian online travel booking company Webjet has acquired New Zealand-based travel group Online Republic for NZ$85 million.

Australian payment gateway eWay has been acquired by US giant Global Payments for US$50 million.

Surfstitch CEO and co-founder Justin Cameron has resigned and is reportedly looking to take the company private in conjunction with private equity.

Online retail group Shoply is to merge with business tech distributor Anyware Group, in a move that should provide scale and growth opportunities for both.

Pureplay online retailer Kogan.com has acquired the Dick Smith online business, and plans to revive the ailing brand as an online-only business.