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- 9/6/2024
Von Maur named America’s best department store by Newsweek
A century-old department store company based in Davenport, Iowa, tops an annual listing by Newsweek magazine. - 9/6/2024
7-Eleven parent company rejects $39 billion buyout bid
The Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven convenience stores has rejected a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying it "grossly" undervalues the company's value. - 9/5/2024
Six stores to reopen under Save A Lot banner across Chicago
Six underserved communities in the city of Chicago are getting a new grocery option. - 9/5/2024
L.L.Bean in extensive reimagining of iconic flagship in Freeport, Maine
The second most-visited tourist destination in Maine is undergoing a dramatic makeover. - 9/5/2024
LL Flooring to go dark after no buyer emerges
The specialty retailer of hardwood flooring formerly known as Lumber Liquidators is going out of business after efforts to find a buyer failed. - 9/4/2024
Dollar Tree misses estimates, cuts forecast
Dollar Tree reported disappointing second-quarter earnings and sales, citing pressure on middle- and higher-income customers. The discounter also cut its full-year guidance. - 9/4/2024
Nordstrom family in $3.76 billion bid to take chain private with Mexican retailer
Nordstrom family members have teamed up with Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool to acquire the century-old department store company. - 9/4/2024
Dick’s Sporting Goods earnings smash estimates, expanding Field House concepts
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a strong second quarter with earnings, sales and comps that topped Wall Street estimates amid growth in transactions and average ticket. - 9/3/2024
California state lawmakers vote to ban all plastic bags
California seems poised to join the list of states that no longer allow grocery stores to offer the option of plastic bags at the checkout.