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Two of the biggest names in malls are getting together on a Los Angeles outlet center that they hope will attract “the most affluent” locals and tourists.

Hudson’s Bay Company has entered into a deal that will result in the merger of Germany’s two biggest department store chains — Galerie Kaufhof and Karstadt — and help the Canadian retail giant pay down its debt.

Starbucks Corp. has finalized its licensing agreement with the world’s largest packaged food company.

Sears is taking its ship-to-store tire program with Amazon nationwide.

A leader of a U.S. retail industry association gave a dire prediction of the long-term impact of the tariffs on Chinese imports.

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.

Walmart has completed the largest acquisition in its history — and gained more firepower in its fight against Amazon.

One of the world’s largest managers of retail real estate properties has announced it will re-organize itself into three global businesses.

The National Retail Federation increased its retail sales forecast for 2018, citing tax reform and other positive economic indicators. But the positive news came with a warning.

Concerned with tax breaks that benefit digital retailers, the U.K. government wants to make a change.