Trading Partners

The new tariffs are bad news for the retail sector, especially as the latest round seems to extend the tax to a vast array of consumer goods.

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.