Corporate Governance

Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft Corp. have entered into a seven-year partnership as each company looks to gain ground against an expanding Amazon.

Charlotte Elstob has been named VP of international retail at JLL, a newly created position.

Gymboree Corp. is reportedly very close to its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in less than two years.

The parent company of Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant and other apparel brands is expecting a bigger-than-expected loss in its second quarter, weighed down by sluggish sales in its kids’ and plus-fashion businesses.

The nation’s largest retailer of big and tall menswear has started a wholesale division.

The new governor of California plans to include in his first budget the most generous parental leave requirement in the country - an expansion of the current program to six months.

Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT III, a joint venture of Phillips Edison and Griffin Capital, has acquired its first property this year, giving it six in its portfolio.

L'Occitane International S.A. has made a big bit on a luxury British skincare brand in what it is its largest acquisition to date.