Finance

RadioShack’s Q1 loss widens; updating image and stores
Apr 23, 2013
RadioShack Corp. on Tuesday reported a bigger-than-expected first quarter...
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Report: Wal-Mart CEO compensation rose 14% to $20.7 million in 2012
Apr 23, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores CEO Mike Duke received pay package in 2012 worth $20.7...
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Walmart exceeds $1 billion in philanthropic giving
Apr 22, 2013
For the first time in the retailer’s history, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said...
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Former Office Depot COO charged with insider trading
Apr 22, 2013
A Monday report by Forbes said that former Office Depot COO Mark Begelman...
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Office Depot shareholder redoubles efforts to change board
Apr 22, 2013
Investment firm Starboard Value, Office Depot’s largest stockholder with a...
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Walmart Asia environmental program saves 20% in energy costs
Apr 22, 2013
The Asia arm of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it has achieved energy savings...
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Ahold USA donates $500,000 to Boston aid fund
Apr 22, 2013
Ahold USA and its Stop & Shop banner have donated half a million...
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Financially Speaking

BDO survey: Retail CFOs bullish about M&A, IPO activity in 2013

By Marianne Wilson
The retail industry is poised for another year of heavy deal flow. Nearly all retail CFOs (94%) expect merger and acquisition will increase or remain steady in 2013, according to a new survey from BDO USA.
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Deals/M&A

Party City to expand growth in New England with acquisition of iParty Corp.
iParty Corp., a leading party goods retailer with a strong presence in New England, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Party City Holdings Inc., North America’s largest party supply retailer.
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Newsmakers

Founder of Barnes & Noble to bid for chain’s retail assets
Leonard Riggio, founder and chairman of Barnes & Noble, has told the company’s board that he wants to make an offer for its retail business.
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