Albertsons Cos., venture capital fund partner to grow emerging technologiesAlbertsons Companies and venture capital firm Greycroft are teaming up to develop innovative companies by leveraging each other’s strengths. Jamba Juice acquired by fast-casual giantFocus Brands Inc. has added another brand to its expanding portfolio. Brookstone closing stores; files Chapter 11—again Troubled specialty gift retailer Brookstone Inc. has lowered the ax on its mall stores. Done deal for Walmart Brazil Global private equity firm Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Walmart Brazil. Seritage Growth Properties gets $2 billion financing from Berkshire Hathaway A real estate investment trust that was spun off from Sears Holding Corp. has secured new financing from an early investor. Starbucks opens new retail concept—complete with a bar Starbucks Corp. has entered the bakery/café space—for the second time. Auction scheduled for more Toys ‘R’ Us locations Toys “R” Us, which officially closed the doors to its U.S. operations at the end of June, has put leases on its stores in 29 states up for auction. Furniture company files for bankruptcy—again The parent company of furniture brands including Thomasville & Co. and Broyhill has filed for bankruptcy protection. Forest City to be acquired in mega real estate deal Forest City, whose retail holdings include retail centers throughout New York City, is being acquired by a Brookfield real estate fund. Destination Maternity’s CEO gets a new contract Destination Maternity’s corporate compensation and benefits program is getting an overhaul, one that will impact its CEO’s contract. The Vitamin Shoppe launches its own incubator The Vitamin Shoppe is on the hunt — for innovative new products and brands. Aldi expanding in the Garden State German discount grocer Aldi is ramping up expansion in New Jersey. First Previous 290 291 292 293 294 Next Last
