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1 M&A
( abbreviation mergers and acquisitions) fusions f pl et acquisitions f plDespite a red-hot market for venture-backed initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions abounded in the first half of 1999, refuting the notion that the rise in M& A deals in the past several years was in response to a poor IPO market. … And, as the bull market continues to drive valuations of entrepreneurial companies to record heights, M&As have emerged as a more attractive exit option for venture capitalists.
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2 niche
MARKETING (in market) créneau m, niche fniche market niche;niche marketing marketing m ciblé;niche player acteur m sur un segment de marché;niche product produit m cibléNewly launched Bluway.com, a gay- and lesbian-oriented travel site, said it hopes to become an important niche player with an assortment of offerings from tour operators, cruise lines and hotels. Company founder Alex Khodorkovsky said the site will enable suppliers and advertisers to reach a gay audience and will ease the travel purchase process for site users.
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3 retail
1 noun(vente f au) détail m;∎ a wholesale and retail business un commerce de gros et de détailretail audit audit m des détaillants; retail auditor audit des détaillants, auditeur(trice) m, f des détaillants;retail bank banque f de détail;retail banking banque de détail;retail chain chaîne f de détail;retail company maison f de détail;retail customer client(e) m, f qui achète au détail;retail dealer détaillant(e) m, f;American retail elephant magasin m de grande distribution (qui domine une zone donnée); retail goods marchandises f pl au détail;retail outlet magasin de (vente au) détail, point m de (vente au) détail;retail panel panel m de détaillants;retail park zone f commerciale;retail price prix m de détail;retail price maintenance prix imposé;retail sales vente au détail;retail shipment expédition f de détail;retail shop magasin de (vente au) détail;retail trade (commerce m de) détailvendre au détailse vendre (au détail);∎ they retail at £50 each ils se vendent à 50 livres la pièceLocated in a mall near P&G's headquarters in suburban Cincinnati, the 4,700-square-foot retail outlet is being regarded by the company as a test. However, executives say P& G does not plan on entering the retail arena. Instead, the company will use the store to launch new products and refine offerings.
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4 altar
['o:ltə]1) (in some Christian churches the table on which the bread and wine are consecrated during the celebration of communion: The bride and groom stood before the priest at the altar.) autel2) (a table etc on which offerings are made to a god.) autel
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