Sold! Staples Buys Office Depot/OfficeMax for $6.3 Billion
Staples announces plans to purchase the combined Office Depot/OfficeMax, combining three once-competing office supply stores into one.
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And Then There Was One? Staples Urged to Buy Office Depot
Another office supply store merger could be in the works, as investors urge Staples to buy out its last remaining rival.
Dollar Tree-Family Dollar Merger Is a Done Deal: So What Does it Mean For You?
A multi-billion-dollar dollar store realignment, as Family Dollar approves Dollar Tree’s takeover bid, rejecting Dollar General’s rival offer.
New Sensors Could Combat Shelf-Clearing
New “smart shelves” can alert store employees when a shelf has been emptied, and prompt them to restock right away.
Target to Hold Going-Out-of-Business Sale
Target announces it’s pulling the plug on its Canadian expansion, and closing all 133 stores there.
Why a Well-Loved Grocery Store Is Raising Prices 4% Overnight
A dramatic year for a family-owned grocery chain is coming to an inauspicious end, with the expiration of an unprecedented discount program.
Walmart Wants to Buy Your Gift Cards
Walmart is offering to buy your unwanted gift cards, and exchange them for gift cards you can use at Walmart instead.
Supermarket Shakeup for Millions of Safeway, Albertsons Shoppers
Ahead of their merger, Safeway and Albertsons announce the sale of 168 stores to new owners. Check out the complete list of stores changing hands.
ALDI Gives Credit Cards a Try
ALDI has quietly begun accepting credit cards in several dozen locations, as part of a test that may ultimately be rolled out nationwide.
Why Your Thanksgiving Turkey is Cheaper, But Your Newspaper Isn’t
The Thanksgiving newspaper will be stuffed with ads and coupons – but you might want to take a closer look at how much you’re paying for it.
