Kroger is the latest retailer to jump into toys for the holiday season, but it’s doing so via a partnership with the hedge fund owners of brands that were exclusive to Toys “R” Us.
Starbucks Corp. ended the year on a high note, reporting sales and earnings that beat the Street, amid a better-than-expected increase in U.S. same-store sales, on Thursday.
Target Corp. is kicking off the holiday shopping season by opening its stores a bit earlier on Thanksgiving — and by making some Black Friday deals available early.