HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., — This year, Father’s Day will be more than just one day of celebration as the Craftsman brand remakes the holiday, serving up new traditions, including a cool “Dad” anthem, bacon-inspired wrapping paper, and the ultimate “MAKEcation” weekend. The Craftsman MAKEcation is a legendary vacation where making things with your hands takes […]
With growth in cross-border trade skyrocketing, eBay China VP John Lin recently weighed in in an interview on the challenge of leading in this exciting market. Here are his thoughts. How much has the Greater China Export business grown in the last few years? It’s been a privilege to see our export business develop from […]
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., – At the company’s Annual Shareholders Meeting, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon reaffirmed Walmart’s mission and outlined new ways the company will serve customers through three core principles. “First, we will be a customer-driven company. We’ve always said the customer is our boss and we’ll make decisions based on how […]
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced it is partnering with Altuzarra – a luxury fashion brand known for merging femininity, sophistication and practicality – on a limited-edition collection of women’s ready-to-wear, accessories and shoes. The collection will be available Sept. 14 at most Target stores in the United States and Canada, as well as Target.com. Additionally, […]
Known for bringing great design to the masses through signature partnerships and products, Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) is now introducing “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target.” The first-of-its-kind collection brings together 17 leading natural, organic and sustainable brands to introduce new products and make them more accessible to guests. “Our guests are looking for […]
WAYNE, NJ – At presentations today for investors, industry analysts and the media, Toys“R”Us, Inc. outlined its strategy for improving the company’s operational performance and positioning the business to drive profitable growth in the future. Antonio Urcelay, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc., and Hank Mullany, President, Toys“R”Us, U.S., provided a […]
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, today announced it has reached a settlement in cases involving Bank of America, Countrywide Financial, Merrill Lynch, and certain named individuals totaling approximately $5.83 billion. Bank of America Corporation owns Countrywide and Merrill Lynch. The cases alleged violations […]
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is giving the more than 110 million gamers across the U.S. a new way to unlock value in their current purchases and save even more when it comes to one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment. Starting Wednesday, March 26, customers will be able to trade in their video games and […]
PLEASANTON, CA and BOISE, ID – Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) and Albertsons announced today a definitive agreement under which AB Acquisition LLC (“AB Acquisition”) will acquire all outstanding shares of Safeway (the “Merger”). The merger agreement was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Safeway. AB Acquisition is the owner of Albertson’s LLC and […]
Today, eBay Inc. announced it has acquired PhiSix, a computer graphics company that creates 3D models of clothing from photos, pattern files and other sources and simulates the behavior of the garments. PhiSix’s technology has exciting possibilities – both online and offline – as it allows consumers to see how clothes fit, look and move […]
