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  • Ralcorp Holdings names CFO of Post division

    ST. LOUIS — Ralcorp Holdings announced that Robert Vitale will serve as CFO Post Holdings in conjunction with the previously announced separation of Ralcorp and the Post cereal business.  Vitale will join Post effective Nov. 1.

  • Tom Ryan, former CVS Caremark CEO, joins private equity firm

    Boston -- Global private equity firm Advent International announced that Thomas Ryan, former chairman and CEO of CVS Caremark Corp., has joined the firm’s Operating Partner Program. He will advise and work closely with Advent’s investment professionals to identify attractive opportunities and generate post-investment value at retail and healthcare companies globally.

    Ryan, who joined CVS Caremark in 1974 as a pharmacist, was appointed chief executive in 1994.

  • Staples makes big changes to small business offerings

    FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples is looking to appeal to more small business customers by offering an expanded selection of printed products through its Copy & Print service. To further entice these customers, through Nov. 12, the company is offering 30% off all purchases of Copy & Print services of $30 or more produced in store, online or by phone.

  • eBay, Facebook make shopping social

    SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook's influence on retail continues to grow as eBay announced that it has integrated the social network's Open Graph functionality into its storefront and fulfillment platforms.

  • Brixmor announces opening of 32 Halloween-themed stores

    New York City -- Brixmor Property Group US said Tuesday that 21 leases have been executed with Spirit Halloween and 11 leases with Halloween City across Brixmor’s property portfolio. 

    The seasonal stores are scheduled to be open through Halloween, and include shopping centers in 19 states.

  • Edens & Avant announces refinancing of unsecured revolving credit facilities

    Columbia, S.C. -- Edens & Avant announced Tuesday that it has closed on the refinancing of its $350 million unsecured revolving credit facility and $30 million unsecured working capital line.

    Both will mature in September 2014, but include two, one-year extensions that could extend both facilities through September 2016.

  • Gap details growth strategy; will test Piperlime store

    New York City -- Gap executives reaffirmed its commitment to reducing square footage at home, aggressive international expansion and online growth during a presentation at Gap Global Creative Center in New York City. Gap also revealed that its online-only Piperlime division will explore a store concept next year and is testing men’s apparel.

  • International growth dependant on EDLP acceptance

    Saving people money so they can live better is Walmart’s mission globally, now the company just has to convince shoppers worldwide that shopping at stores that offer an every day low price value proposition is the key to their prosperity.

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