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Nine West Holdings could be the next retailer to file for bankruptcy protection.

Rite Aid’s transfer of stores to Walgreens Boots Alliance is expected to be complete in spring of this year.

Starbucks Coffee Company will spend more than $250 million on expanded employee benefits, including a pay raise for its 150,000 U.S. hourly and salaried employees, in the wake of the recent changes to the tax law.

Amazon is reportedly close to acquiring a Colorado call center operator and customer-engagement outsourcing company.

Fitch Ratings downgraded Sears Holdings Corp.'s ratings to C from CC, after the retailer announced a distressed debt exchange.

Claire's Stores Inc. has hired Lazard as its investment banker to help it address the chain’s debt load.

Longtime retail executive Arthur Martinez is retiring from Abercrombie & Fitch Co. amid an upswing in the chain’s performance.

Foot Locker is investing in an online women’s luxury fitness and fashion brand with a cult following.