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Jersey Mike’s sandwich chain is acquired by private equity firm Blackstone for $8 billion
NEW YORK — Jersey Mike’s, the quickly expanding sandwich chain, is being acquired by asset management…
Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
NEW YORK — With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers…
Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
WASHINGTON — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that…
Advance Auto Parts is closing hundreds of stores in an effort to turn its business around
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 500 stores…
Swiss chocolatier serves up Middle Eastern flavors as ‘Dubai chocolate’ craze hits Europe
AACHEN, Germany — Hundreds of curious shoppers, some equipped with camping stools and rain gear, lined…
US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some pressures remain elevated
WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that…
Home Depot’s Q3 results top Wall Street as pullback in consumer spending eases a bit
Home Depot continued to deal with a pullback in spending from customers in its fiscal third…
Amazon workers in Alabama will have third labor union vote after judge finds illegal influence
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Amazon workers in Alabama will decide for the third time in three years…
Many retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk about it
It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they…