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X5 Retail Group Buys Paterson Supermarket Chain

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:26:00 GMT

X5 Retail Group Buys Paterson Supermarket Chain

Debenhams acquires Danish store chain

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:40:26 GMT

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UPDATE 1-China Resources to buy hypermarket chain - report

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:36:50 GMT

HONG KONG, Oct 23 (Reuters) - China Resources Enterprise Holdings is expected to sell its non-core assets to fund its acquisition of a hypermarket in China from its parent for up to HK$7 billion ($903 million), CLSA said.

Coles buys into burger chain

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

C./Baltimore area. Boardwalk Fries, also a Maryland-based company, has been franchising since 1981 and is one of the largest french fry retail chains in the country. “I’ve sold desserts,” said Coles. “I’ve served coffee.

Eat Out and Get Rewards at Best Buy(R) - Zibb.com

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:03:42 GMT

Rewards Network (NASDAQ: DINE), a leading provider of dining rewards programs in North America, has announced a partnership with Best Buy to attract new members who can earn points toward purchases at the retail chain just for dining out at Rewards Network restaurants. The best thing about the

Rite Aid pays $80K penalty for transition issues (AP)

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:16:59 GMT

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- The Vermont Secretary of State's office says the Rite Aid Corp. has agreed to pay an $80,000 administrative penalty for violating practice

An apparent internal snafu at Best Buy led to the chain selling t...

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An apparent internal snafu at Best Buy led to the chain selling the new Palm Pre for $99 in some locations last weekend.

Wal-Mart in talks to buy Russian chain?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:46:00 GMT

Reports of out Russia suggest (WMT/ NYSE) may be in negotiations to buy a controlling stake in Lenta, one of that country's leading 'hypermarket' big box retailers. An article in the Kommersant newspaper said the ownership stake could approach 51%. This

Best Buy begins selling refurbished iPhones (AP)

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:19:19 GMT

Best Buy begins selling refurbished iPhones. - CHICAGO (AP) -- Best Buy Co.

Boscov and Lakin Families to Buy Bankrupt Chain

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Reading, Pa. — Boscov's has signed an agreement to sell the majority of its assets to a family group headed by Albert Boscov along with Edwin Lakin, the former top executive. At the same time, the 39-unit department store retailer has ended a previous agreement to sell the company to Versa Capital

GameStop buys French video game chain

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:04:00 GMT

Oct. 2, 2008—Video game retailer GameStop is acquiring Micromania, France’s leading video game retailer, from private equity fund L Capital for approximately $700 million in cash.

Kirkland's officers, directors to buy Advent stake in chain (at M...

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:59:13 GMT

TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Kirkland's Inc., the Jackson, Tenn., home-decor retailer, said three directors and two officers agreed to acquire more than 3.8 million of the chain's shares from funds affiliated with the Boston private-equity firm Advent International Corp. Included among the buyers is

Omnicare buys rival chain

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Omnicare buys rival chain - INDEPENDENT pharmacy business Omnicare has acquired a four-store rival in a multi-million-pound deal.

Ad Network Primer: Trends and Tips for Targeted Campaigns

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:32:37 GMT

Ad networks can put your e-business in front of targeted audiences already interested in your products. We explain what ad networks are, what they do and how to choose one.

Tesco pays nearly Â£1bn for Korean stores (at FT.com)

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:25:11 GMT

Tesco is breaking its decade-long pursuit of overseas organic growth, with a record cash purchase of a chain of hypermarkets in South Korea.

Sally Beauty profits up, buys European chain (at bizjournals.com)

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:25:15 GMT

Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. said its fiscal second-quarter earnings were lifted by strong sales at existing stores and it has bought a beauty supply chain in Europe. The Denton, Texas-based company, which has at least 17 locations in New Mexico, said it earned $12.

Disney buys back Disney Store chain (at bizjournals.com)

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:15:07 GMT

The Walt Disney Co. has closed on its purchase of the Disney Store chain from a subsidiary of The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. the companies announced Thursday. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Disney now has about 220 Disney Stores in the United States and Canada.

Disney buys back Disney Store chain (at bizjournals.com)

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:05:10 GMT

The Walt Disney Co. has closed on its purchase of the Disney Store chain from a subsidiary of The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. the companies said Thursday. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Disney now has about 220 Disney Stores in the United States and Canada.

New ad network targets online shoppers on purchase and browsing b...

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT

“We know cookie 456789 is probably very interested in purchasing a large-screen TV. Our advertisers can deliver a message to that user and influence that purchase decision on which brand he’s going to buy and where he’s going to purchase.”

Successful sale of buying group and toy retail chain saves 200 jo...

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:08:27 GMT

David Crawshaw and Richard Hill of KPMG Restructuring have announced the sale of the businesses and certain assets of Youngsters Ltd (in administrative receivership) and Toyzone Ltd (in administration) to York-based toy and stationery distributor JA Magson Ltd.

Rose logo in full bloom again

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:15:47 GMT

& Taylor’s familiar rose logo returned this week. The return of the rose is part of the 182-year-old specialty departmentstore’s makeover after a buyout group purchased the chain from Macy’s Inc. 18months ago.

UPDATE - Disney in talks to buy part of Disney Store chain (at Re...

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:18:57 GMT

NEW YORK, March 20 (Reuters) -Walt Disney Co. on Thursday confirmed it is in advanced discussions with Children's Place Retail Stores Inc about potentially buying a portion

What Home Goods Can Learn from Network Solutions

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:37:00 GMT

I attempted to buy a domain from Network Solutions, and these are their check out pages. They are mercilessly marketing add-ons. They are the cablemen of domains.

Best Buy Names CIO of International Unit

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:15:29 GMT

Best Buy Co. said that Neville Roberts will join the company in a new position as CIO of Best Buy International, the strategic business unit focused on the enterprise's growth outside of the United States. Prior to joining Best Buy, Roberts spent more than 18 years at Accenture, most recently a

L’Oreal to Double Body Shop Stores

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:14:00 GMT

Clichy, France — Jean-Paul Agon, president and CEO of L'Oreal, plans to more than double the number of Body Shop stores.