Trading Partners

The news that the Trump administration plans to move forward with an additional 10% tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods by Sept. 24 is being heavily criticized by retailers.

Staples has won the battle for office and workplace supplies company Essendant Inc.

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.