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February 20, 2013
It's Official: OfficeMax and Office Depot to merge

OfficeMax Inc. and Office Depot have formally announced an agreement under which the two companies would combine in an all-stock merger that would transform the office supply sector of retail.

January 18, 2013
Study: Brands and retailers have most followed pages on social media

Brands and retailers have the most followed or “Liked” pages on social media, according to WSL/Strategic Retail.

November 1, 2012
Canvas Lands End opens virtual pop-up

Canvas Lands' End is reinventing the pop-up concept by taking it online with the first-ever blog-up shop.

August 22, 2012
Report: Rona dealers critical of Lowe’s offer

A group of Rona Inc.'s dealers on Wednesday released an open letter on Wednesday that criticized the proposed takeover of the Canadian home-improvement retailer and distributor by Lowe’s Cos., Reuters reported.

August 8, 2012
Donahue Schriber acquires three grocery-anchored centers

Donahue Schriber announced the acquisition of its third grocery-anchored shopping center in the last two months.

July 16, 2012
Catalina report: Simple demographic targeting on national advertising misses the mark

Simple demographic targeting does not weight advertising exposures toward households that have greater purchasing value, according to a study by Catalina Marketing.

July 3, 2012
Francesca's taps Men’s Wearhouse CFO as new president

Francesca’s Holdings Corp. announced that it has appointed Men’s Wearhouse CFO Neill Davis to its newly created position of president.

June 26, 2012
Developing report: Best Buy founder considering buying out company

A just-released report from the Wall Street Journal said that Best Buy founder Richard Schulze, who resigned his chairman of the board seat earlier this month, may be looking into buying out the company.

May 24, 2012
CNBC to air documentary on Mickey Drexler

J. Crew CEO Milliard “Mickey” Drexler is the subject of a CNBC documentary that will premier Thursday, May 24 at 10 p.m., ET, with a re-air at 1 a.m., ET.

April 27, 2012
Pantry CFO resigns

The Pantry announced today that Mark R. Bierley, CFO, has resigned effective May 25, 2012.

April 25, 2012
The Children's Place names new CFO

The Children’s Place Retail Stores announced it has named Steven Baginski to the position of CFO, reporting to COO Eric Bauer.

April 9, 2012
Report: U.S. strip-mall vacancy rate declines

The average vacancy rate at strip malls across the United States edged down for the first time in nearly seven years in the first quarter, falling to 10.9% from 11% in the prior quarter, according to preliminary data by real-estate research company Reis Inc., Reuters reported.

April 6, 2012
WSJ Report: CVS CIO departs

A report by the Wall Street Journal said that CVS Caremark CIO Stuart McGuigan has left the drugstore retailer, and will be holding the same position at Johnson & Johnson.

March 26, 2012
Report: Sears’ chief marketing office resigned in January

Sears Holdings Corp's chief marketing officer, Monica Woo, left the company earlier this year after only five months on the job, Reuters reported.

March 5, 2012
OfficeMax names new head of contract business

OfficeMax has named new leadership at its contract division.

February 29, 2012
Home Depot extends deal with Martha Stewart, will expand product line

The Home Depot and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia have extended their agreement to offer Martha Stewart Living-branded products at Home Depot stores through 2016.

February 3, 2012
NRF BIG Show Wrap-Up Report

Seamless customer experience, empowered consumers, mobile commerce and social shopping were among the buzzwords at the National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention & Expo in New York City.

January 24, 2012
Macy's sues Martha Stewart Living for breach of contract

A New York state Supreme Court filing on Monday disclosed that Macy’s Inc. is suing Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. for breach of contract after Martha Stewart set up a new deal last December with J.C. Penney to sell products at its stores.

January 24, 2012
Target names John Mulligan CFO

Target Corp. announced it has promoted current senior VP-finance John Mulligan to executive VP and CFO, effective April 1.

January 17, 2012
Report: Market speculates that Sears will go private

A report by Reuters revealed widespread Wall Street speculation that Sears Holdings Corp. may go private.

January 16, 2012
Report: 24 million customer accounts hacked at Zappos

A report by Reuters said that online shoe retailer Zappos was hacked over the weekend, affecting 24 million customers in its database.

January 9, 2012
NPD: Holiday consumer electronic sales down 5.9%

Sales of consumer electronics fell 5.9% this past holiday season, as smartphones cannibalize sales of standalone gadgets like cameras, camcorders and GPS navigation devices, according to the NPD Group.

December 9, 2011
Thomson Reuters/U of Michigan shows climbing consumer confidence

The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of consumer sentiment showed Friday that confidence among U.S. consumers rose more than forecast in December as Americans’ outlooks improved.

December 7, 2011
J.C. Penney acquires stake in Martha Stewart

J.C. Penney launched a strategic alliance with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to create a comprehensive retail experience featuring Martha Stewart products, know-how and advice.

November 28, 2011
Target to donate $5 million to local schools

Target will donate $5 million to local schools nationwide as part of the company's commitment to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015.

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