FINANCE

Starbucks Corp. offered an optimistic forecast at its biennial investor day. 

Ascena Retail Group has received bankruptcy court approval to sell its Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and other brands to Sycamore Partners.

GameStop took a sales hit in the third quarter but expects positive comparable store sales and profitability in the fourth quarter amid demand for the highly anticipated release of new game consoles. 

Lowe’s Cos. unveiled a new “total home” strategy designed to gain share in the $900 billion home improvement market and drive bigger sales in the pro-business, e-commerce and installation services.

Foot Locker Inc. has adopted a short-term shareholder rights plan after a private equity firm controlled by a Czech billionaire upped his stake.

Casey’s General Stores reported better-than-expected second-quarter sales amid strong inside-store and fuel sales.

J.C. Penney has turned the page and opened a new chapter in its 118-year history.