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Walgreens, Rite Aid extend date of merger agreement to allow for store divestures
Walgreens, Rite Aid extend date of merger agreement to allow for store divestures Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid announced that they have mutually agreed to extend the end date of their merger agreement from Oct. 27, 2016 to Jan. 27, 2017. The companies now expect the transaction will close in early calendar 2017. -
PetSmart uses acquisition to drive pet adoptions
PetSmart’s recent acquisition will help place pets with prospective forever families even faster. The specialty pet retailer acquired AllPaws, one of the largest online and mobile platforms that matches those looking to adopt a pet with pets ideally suited for their home, family and lifestyle. Approximately 5,000 animal rescues and shelters across North America already utilize AllPaws to promote their adoptable pets.