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Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Francesca’s names Limited veteran to board

    Houston – Francesca’ Holdings Corp. has appointed Martyn Redgrave as a member of the board of directors. Redgrave served as Limited Brands' executive VP and chief administration officer from March 2005 to August 2012 and also served as CFO from January 2006 to May 2007.

  • Ross picks up the pace of expansion in July

    Ross Stores is crossing off a big chunk of its to-do list as the retailer moves forward with its plans to open 90 stores in 2015.

  • Tango receives $30 million in equity funding

    Irving, Texas - Tango, a provider of store lifecycle management solutions and services, has received an investment of $30 million from Frontier Capital, a growth equity firm. The investment in the company’s software-as-a-service, consulting and managed services businesses will support Tango’s growth and demand for their store lifecycle management solution in the North American retail market.

  • TreeHouse, Austin, Texas

    TreeHouse is a first-of-its-kind home improvement store. Specializing in curated products and services that promote healthy and sustainable spaces, the 25,000-sq.-ft. eco-friendly space is a hub for everything tied to smart, thoughtful building.

    TreeHouse is airy and inviting, with skylights and an open feel. There are lots of displays, product vignettes and graphics that explain how things work and tout the benefits of non-toxic paint and the like.

  • Report: eBay makes acquisition after PayPal split

    San Jose, Calif. – eBay Inc. is not wasting any time in moving on now that its long-anticipated split with PayPal Inc. is official. According to MarketWatch, eBay has acquired online consignment apparel retailer Twice, and will not maintain the Twice brand.

  • It's official: GameStop acquires geeky retailer

    Months after trumping Hot Topic with a better offer, GameStop has officially acquired Geeknet for $140 million.

  • Online retailer taps former Borders CEO, Staples exec as chief executive

    New York — The former head merchant for Staples and former CEO of Borders has been named president and CEO of eBags Inc.

    The eBags board of directors appointed Mike Edwards as president, CEO and member of the board of directors effective immediately. He also joins the company as a new investor.

    Edwards most recently held the position of executive VP of global merchandising for Staples Inc. 

  • Ex-Staples exec named CEO of eBags

    The former head merchant for Staples has been named president and CEO of eBags Inc.

    The eBags board of directors appointed Mike Edwards as president, CEO and member of the board of directors effective immediately. He also joins the company as a new investor.

    Edwards most recently held the position of executive vice president of global merchandising for Staples Inc. 

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