Half of all U.S. states raising minimum wage in 2021 – here is the listThe move to increase the minimum wage gained significant ground in 2020 on the state level. Target in $350 million deal to sell online beauty retailer DermstoreTarget Corp. is selling a high-end skincare and beauty retailer it acquired in 2013 to a fast-growing U.K. e-commerce company. Mastercard: ‘Extended’ holiday sales up 3%; home furnishings the big winner Online spending drove holiday sales this year, fueled by strong performances from the home furnishings and home improvement category. Done Deal: Ascena Retail sells Ann Taylor, other brands to Sycamore Ascena Retail Group has completed the $540 million sale of Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey to Premium Apparel LLC, an affiliate of private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Home Depot completes $8 billion acquisition The Home Depot has completed its acquisition of a business it sold some 13 years ago. Guitar Center exits bankruptcy Guitar Center Inc. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, eliminating a big chunk of its debt in the process. Iconic Massachusetts restaurant chain acquired One of the country's most famous seafood restaurant chains is getting a new owner. Sportsman’s Warehouse to be acquired by owner of Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s Great American Outdoors Group is adding another retail banner to its portfolio. DOJ sues Walmart over alleged role in opioids crisis; retailer fires back The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc. alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act. Two Bi-Lo stores will convert to Piggly Wiggly banner Two independent Piggly Wiggly store owners are acquiring one Bi-Lo store location each. First Previous 214 215 216 217 218 Next Last