Finance & Capital Management

Supervalu inches closer to selling retail units
Shareholders of Supervalu approved a reorganization of the company that may allow it to sell its remaining retail brands sooner than expected, reported the StarTribune.
Kohl’s adds more fire power to its offerings
On the heels of a strong second quarter performance, Kohl’s Corp. is bringing another familiar name into its brand portfolio.

J. Jill beats Street but gives weak outlook

Women’s apparel retailer J. Jill reported declining earnings and sales for its second quarter but its performance still managed to beat estimates.
Starbucks’ vet joins 99 Cents Only Stores exec team

99 Cents Only Stores has named a new finance head.
Value mindset—even in good times—propelling TJX

Although the economy is doing well and consumers have more money in their pockets, most Americans remain value conscious and still enjoy seeking out a bargain.
Off-price giant hits it out of the park in Q2 amid surging sales

Value-seeking consumers helped The TJX Cos. blow past Street estimates in its second quarter, with the chain posting strong sales increases across its divisions.
Analysis: Kohl’s doing what it takes to succeed; poised for ‘very solid’ year

With healthy uplifts on both the top and bottom lines, Kohl's continues its run of good performance.
Kohl’s easily tops Street with strong Q2, raises outlook

Kohl’s Corp. exceeded analysts’ sales and earnings estimates for its second quarter led by strong apparel and footwear sales.
Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related judicial, legislative developments - Aug. 20

Wage theft in spotlight as McDonald's franchisee agrees to pay over $20,000 in back wages as a result of noncompliance with Minnesota’s new minimum wage law.
Walmart completes $16 billion acquisition of India's e-commerce giant

Walmart has completed the largest acquisition in its history — and gained more firepower in its fight against Amazon.
Fast-casual, $300 million restaurant deal backed by founder of Panera Bread

Zoës Kitchen is being acquired in a deal that will create the nation’s largest restaurant operator in the Mediterranean category.
Analysis: How Nordstrom bucks department store gloom

Nordstrom has bucked the gloom associated with other department stores and has posted a strong set of second quarter numbers.

Finance & Capital Management

Supervalu inches closer to selling retail units

Kohl’s adds more fire power to its offerings

J. Jill beats Street but gives weak outlook

Starbucks’ vet joins 99 Cents Only Stores exec team

Value mindset—even in good times—propelling TJX

Off-price giant hits it out of the park in Q2 amid surging sales

Analysis: Kohl’s doing what it takes to succeed; poised for ‘very solid’ year

Kohl’s easily tops Street with strong Q2, raises outlook

Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related judicial, legislative developments - Aug. 20

Walmart completes $16 billion acquisition of India's e-commerce giant

Fast-casual, $300 million restaurant deal backed by founder of Panera Bread

Analysis: How Nordstrom bucks department store gloom