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Walmart wants to cut health-care costs for employees and customers
The nation’s largest retailer has made reducing health-care costs one of its top priorities.
Amazon to face higher shipping charges under proposed Postal Service prices hikes
The last mile of package delivery is likely to be get more expensive come the new year.

Walgreens expanding in-store healthcare services

Walgreens and diagnostic testing company LabCorp are expanding their collaboration.
L Brands pursuing “all” options for La Senza

L Brands’ La Senza intimate apparel brand is on the block.
Analysis: Sears is broken operationally and financially

The news that some lenders have urged Sears to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy confirms our view that Sears is a firm without any real inherent value.
CVS Health announces post-merger leadership change, new board members

On the heels of getting the green light from the U.S. Department of Justice to acquire health insurer Aetna, CVS Health appointed a new CFO, as well as three new board members.
CVS gets preliminary OK from DOJ for acquisition of Aetna—with some conditions

A blockbuster deal that has the potential to transform the nation’s health care industry has been given the green light by the U.S. Department of Justice.
DSW and Authentic Brands Group to acquire Camuto Group

Footwear retailer DSW is expanding its portfolio.
Analysis: Sears has failed on every facet of retailing

The news that Sears has hired advisors to prepare for a possible bankruptcy filing comes as no great surprise.
Sears reportedly on brink of filing for bankruptcy as debt payment looms

Sears Holdings Corp. is inching closer to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Kmart ‘rewards’ customers this flu season

Kmart has found a way to encourage shoppers to get their flu shots.
Charming Charlie makes three key executive appointments

Charming Charlie, which emerged from bankruptcy protection in April, has made several changes at the executive level.