Is the Staples-Office Depot Merger in Trouble?
Staples and Office Depot announced that the two companies "certified substantial compliance" with the second request from the FTC for information relating to their proposed merger.
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With Wal-Mart's thin margins, some of its stores probably lose money. At the bottom end of the Wal-Mart network, financially, some locations are not worth keeping open.
August Retail Sales Hampered by Lower Back-to-School Shopping
Retailers were announcing August U.S. same-store sales figures Thursday morning. Research firm Retail Metrics projected that overall sales would be down for the month.
Costco May Be America’s Best Run Company
Costco Wholesale, which reported extraordinary sales numbers in a sector that has largely fallen apart, may be the best run company in America.
Five Below Earnings Not Up to Par for Investors
Retailer Five Below reported its fiscal second-quarter earnings after the markets closed on Wednesday.
What to Expect From Five Below Earnings
Five Below is scheduled to report its fiscal second-quarter financial results after the markets close on Wednesday.
Merger Costs Hammer Dollar Tree Earnings, Boost Revenues
Dollar Tree reported mixed second-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Tuesday morning, due to acquisitions-related costs.
Big Lots Rises on Solid Earnings Beat
Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG) reported its fiscal second-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Friday.
Despite Solid Earnings, GameStop Tumbles on Guidance and Downgrades
Although GameStop reported solid fiscal second-quarter financial results late Thursday, this game retailer suffered in Friday's session.
Postal Union Continues Effort to Stop Staples, Office Depot Merger
The American Postal Workers Union has also opposed the proposed merger between Staples and Office Depot and has begun gathering electronic signatures on a petition to stop it.
GameStop Earnings Jump on Margin Growth; Fiscal Year Forecast Raised
GameStop reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2015 results after markets closed on Thursday.
Aeropostale Delivers Disappointing Revenue and Another Loss
Aeropostale has reported disappointing results for the second quarter of its fiscal 2015.
The Tale of 2 Jewelers
Both Tiffany and Signet Jewelers reported earnings before the markets opened on Thursday. Afterward, there was one clear winner and one clear loser.
An Unusual Upgrade for JC Penney
Saying that J.C. Penney has achieved a meaningful turnaround in the past seven quarters, Fitch Ratings on Thursday upgraded the company's issuer default rating.
Light Revenues Mute Dollar General Earnings Report
Dollar General reported second-quarter 2015 results and reaffirmed guidance before markets opened Thursday morning.