Content about Merger

April 9, 2013
Office Depot, OfficeMax move forward on merger

OfficeMax and Office Depot have announced the committee members tasked with overseeing the process to select a CEO for the combined company and selection of the executives who will help to manage the integration planning process.

March 18, 2013
Staples expands Martha Stewart line

Staples has expanded its Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery line available exclusively at Staples.

February 26, 2013
Expect big deals in 2013, says BDO

If the folks at BDO are to be believed, the OfficeMax/Office Depot merger will be just one of many potential deals forged in 2013.

February 20, 2013
OfficeMax, Office Depot merger moves forward

The office retail field narrowed Wednesday, as OfficeMax and Office Depot officially announced an agreement to merge into a single company.

February 19, 2013
Reports: Office players talk merger

The second and third largest players in the office retail space could soon join forces. According to published reports,OfficeMax and Office Depot could announce a merger this week.

November 2, 2012
JDA and RedPrairie to merge

RedPrairie and JDA Software, providers of enterprise software and services for the extended supply chain, have entered into a definitive merger agreement.

October 29, 2012
Home Depot, U.S. Home Systems close merger transaction

Home Depot and U.S. Home Systems have announced the completion of the merger of USHS with an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Home Depot.

June 15, 2012
Another dollar store competitive threat

Dollar General and Family Dollar aren’t the only discount retailers Walmart has to worry about. North of the border the Dollarama chain is growing nearly as fast.

March 2, 2012
Shopko expands with completed merger

GREEN BAY, Wis. — General merchandise retailers Shopko Stores and Pamida has completed their merger that will create a $3 billion company that serves largely rural communities in 22 states.

The combined entity will retain the Shopko name. Shopko will be headquartered in Green Bay and Pamida’s corporate headquarters in Omaha, Neb., will be consolidated into the Green Bay office over the next several months.

January 4, 2012
Shopko focuses on rural consumers with new merger

Shopko Stores Operating Co. said Wednesday that Shopko and Pamida will merge to create one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller and rural communities.

May 11, 2011
Macy’s Q1 earnings soar; raises outlook

Macy’s first-quarter earnings soared and easily beat Wall Street predictions on rising sales, tight expense controls and its efforts to tailor merchandise by region.

February 22, 2011
Macy's Q4 profit rises 50% on strong holiday selling season

Macy’s reported Tuesday that net income jumped 50% in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 29, and projected its full-year profit would meet Wall Street expectations.

December 16, 2010
Rite Aid’s new loyalty program a major bright spot in tough Q3

What Rite Aid might wish for Christmas is accelerated results borne from its Wellness+ loyalty card program, because even as the chain lowered its guidance for fiscal 2011 sales, it’s that differentiated loyalty program that’s going to buttress sales next year and beyond.

July 11, 2010
Staples to complete buyout of Corporate Express Australia

Staples announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Staples Australia Pty. Limited now has a relevant interest...

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