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Sears posts another quarterly operating loss

Embattled US department store operator posts another quarterly operating loss that is even worse than the previous corresponding period which the company attributes to having fewer Kmart and Sears Full-line stores in operation.

Mar 12, 2017 10:57 PM EDT


Staples closes 70 stores amid disappointing stocks and sales

Traditional brick-and-mortar stores have been under pressure for some time due to greater online competition, which led Staples to close 4.5 percent of its store in 1,600 locations.

Mar 11, 2017 09:13 AM EST


Swedish retailer H&M joins Better Than Cash Alliance

Swedish retailer, H&M, joins the United Nations' Better Than Cash Alliance, a partnership of governments, companies and international organisations which aims to accelerate the transition from cash to digital payments.

Mar 09, 2017 07:49 PM EST


US oil output set to break records in 2018

The EIA has ramped up its US forecasts and predicts daily domestic oil output of 9.2 million barrels for this year and 9.7 million barrels in 2018.

Mar 09, 2017 09:04 AM EST


China gives preliminary approval for dozens of Trump-related trademarks in businesses

Trump's lawyers in China say the business is simply trying to protect Trump trademark from anyone who might try to use the name to its advantage.

Mar 09, 2017 09:04 AM EST


Samsung expands manufacturing in the US to produce home appliances

The South Korea-based technology giant will spend at least $300 million on the manufacturing project and is already discussing plans with five states.

Mar 09, 2017 09:05 AM EST


Disney chief defends seat on Trump’s business advisory council

Walt Disney Co.'s CEO says his seat on US President Donald Trump's advisory council is an opportunity to voice opinions that could benefit Disney and the company's shareholders.

Mar 08, 2017 08:46 PM EST


ESPN to implement job cuts that could extend to personalities who appear on TV, radio, online

Details of the job cuts will still be finalized but layoffs would definitely take place through as a consequence to delivering ESPN fans content consumption.

Mar 08, 2017 08:55 AM EST


Snapchat parent company's IPO gains just disappeared

Analysts are concerned over Snapchat's sudden growth, valuation and hype for the past weeks and claim its IPO gains as overpriced.

Mar 08, 2017 08:54 AM EST


Michael Hill International Limited appoints new CEO

The board and the employees in Michael Hill are excited by Taylor's appoointment as he sees to unlock new opportunities and new streams of value for the company.

Mar 07, 2017 10:00 AM EST


Vauxhall joins PSA Group in €2.2 billion deal, employees fear job losses

French company that owns Peugeot and Citroen enters into a €2.2 billion deal to buy General Motor's European unit which includes Vauxhall. General Motor CEO Mary Barra affirms Vauxhall's British brand while respecting the agreements on the workforce.

Mar 07, 2017 09:42 AM EST


German tycoon Schlecker faces fraud trial with family

Anton Shlecker is accused of offenses related to the 2012 bankruptcy of his pharmacy chain that employed 50,000 people in Germany and in Europe.

Mar 07, 2017 09:42 AM EST


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