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William Ackman, Steven Roth named to J.C. Penney board
Plano, Texas -- J. C. Penney Co. announced Wednesday that its board of directors has elected William A. Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, and Steven Roth, chairman of the board of Vornado Realty Trust, as directors.
The appointments had been previously announced on Jan. 24.
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DSW to acquire Retail Ventures
Columbus, Ohio -- DSW said Tuesday that it will acquire its largest shareholder Retail Ventures and turn it into a wholly owned subsidiary, helping to simplify its relationship.
According to the shoe retailer, the two companies signed a merger agreement, under which DSW will give stockholders 0.435 of a DSW share for each share they hold of Retail Ventures.
Retail Venture holds a 62% stake in DSW.
The companies are slated to hold a conference on Wednesday to discuss the deal with investors.