
Albertsons and venture capital firm Greycroft have created an investment fund, of up to $50 million over time, that will invest in and aim to help grow emerging companies and technologies in the grocery channel.
Albertsons and venture capital firm Greycroft have created an investment fund, of up to $50 million over time, that will invest in and aim to help grow emerging companies and technologies in the grocery channel.
Sears Holdings Corp. and its board of directors have received a letter from ESL Investments expressing the view that the company should pursue a divestiture of all or a portion of its Kenmore brand and related assets, the Sears Home Improvement business of the Sears Home Services division (SHIP) and the PartsDirect business of the Sears Home Services division.
True Value Company and ACON Investments have finalized a new strategic partnership, which the companies said will accelerate the transformation of True Value and create the only branded national hardware wholesaler without a membership requirement.
True Value Co. and ACON Investments, a private equity investment firm, have entered into a definitive agreement based on a major strategic investment in the retailer-owned cooperative’s operating company.
Hudson’s Bay Co. insisted that it has strong shareholder support for a Rhône Capital’s equity investment of $500 million in the form of eight-year mandatory convertible preferred shares.
HSN has formed a new partnership with an investment company as the retailer continues to expand its American Dreams entrepreneur program.
Belk will open three new stores through the end of 2018, part of a nearly $40 million investment in store remodels, capital improvements and new store openings this year.
iRobot Ventures, the strategic investment arm of iRobot, has invested in Intuition Robotics, a developer of social companion technologies.
Pier 1 Imports has issued a statement in response to a public letter received by its board of directors from Alden Global Capital regarding that investment group’s call for changes to the retailer’s board of directors.
As part of its 2016 investment community meeting, Wal-Mart Stores said it plans to outline the company’s strategic framework to its omnichannel strategy, which includes continued investment in digital products and integration of Jet.com into more comprehensive Internet operations.
In a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Alden Global Capital revealed that it has purchased 7.9 million shares of Pier 1 Imports stock, taking a 9.5% stake in the company, and expressed a desire to become involved in directing the retailer’s business.
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