Finance & Capital Management

Staples has won the battle for office and workplace supplies company Essendant Inc.

Investor dollars will flow more freely into office and industrial real estate versus retail, report says.

The upcoming holiday season will be the last one for upscale specialty retailer Henri Bendel, which has been in business for 123 years.

Sears Holdings Corp.’s revenue dropped 25% in the second quarter as the chain continues to shrink its footprint.

Amazon co-founder and CEO Jeff Bezos wants to help homeless families and pre-schools that serve low-income neighborhoods.

Starbucks is extending its commitment to sustainability with an ambitious initiative expected to reduce utilities expenses by $50 million during the next 10 years.

Kroger Co.’s second quarter profit topped estimates, but its sales came in below estimates amid ongoing intense competition in the grocery sector.

Retailers and logistics companies are gearing up for a huge shopping season in light of a solid economy and high consumer confidence, which translates into more jobs added for seasonal hiring.

Target Corp. isn’t taking any chances for the upcoming holiday season.

The great American mall shakeout continued in the second quarter, with Class A malls in stronger markets flourishing and lesser properties struggling.