By Steve Smith On Feb 20 2013 - 12:10pm

BrandSource’s Lawrence Optimistic About Independents

Orlando, Fla. – There is optimism and opportunity in a changing marketplace for independents, which were the themes of Tuesday morning’s keynote at the

By Alan Wolf On Feb 20 2013 - 10:58am

Office Depot, OfficeMax To Merge

Naperville, Ill. – Office Depot and OfficeMax have agreed to merge.

Pending stockholder and regulatory approval, the No. 2 and 3 office-supply chains

By Alan Wolf On Feb 19 2013 - 10:09am

Walmart Feeling Economic Pinch: Report

Bentonville, Ark. — Higher payroll taxes, delayed income tax refunds and the sluggish economy are taking a toll on Walmart’s sales.

According to

By Alan Wolf On Feb 19 2013 - 9:59am

Best Buy Price-Match Policy Permanent

Minneapolis — Best Buy’s holiday policy of matching online and local competitors’ prices will be made permanent.

The holiday offer, which

By Alan Wolf On Feb 19 2013 - 9:53am

Office Chains In Merger Talks: Reports

New York — Office Depot and OfficeMax, the No. 2 and 3 office-supply chains, are far along in merger talks and may announce a deal this week, according to

By Alan Wolf On Feb 14 2013 - 4:58pm

Trade Groups Back New Internet Tax Attempt

Washington — Industry trade associations lauded congressional sponsors of an online sales tax measure that was re-introduced in the House and Senate today.

By Alan Wolf On Feb 14 2013 - 9:38am

Schulze Lacks Backing For Best Buy Buyout: Report

Minneapolis — Dick Schulze has been unable to muster enough support from banks to finance a buyout of Best Buy, the Wall Street Journal reported.

By Joseph Palenchar On Feb 13 2013 - 4:41pm

Cellular Connections Launches New Store Design

Marion, Ind. — The Cellular Connection, the 28-state wireless specialty chain that exclusively sells Verizon

By Alan Wolf On Feb 13 2013 - 3:03pm

CE/Majap Retail Sales Rise In January

Washington — Sales at CE and appliance stores rose 1.3 percent in January to an estimated $8.4 billion, the U.S. Commerce Department reported.
In

By Alan Wolf On Feb 13 2013 - 2:02pm

Storch Leaving CEO Role At Toys‘R’Us

Wayne, N.J. — Gerald Storch is stepping down as CEO of Toys“R”Us, but will remain chairman of the No. 1 toy chain.