UK blocks Sainsbury's merger with Walmart unit Asda
British competition regulators have blocked J. Sainsbury Plc's 7.3 billion-pound ($9.4 billion) purchase of Walmart's Asda unit, which would have created the U.K.'s biggest supermarket chain.
UK blocks Sainsbury's merger with Walmart unit Asda
J. Sainsbury Plc announced plans to buy Asda last year as it sought to cut costs amid competition from discount chains that have increased their share of the U.K. grocery market.
Microsoft's cloud growth pleases Wall Street
Microsoft's ongoing push to get automakers, retailers and other businesses onto its cloud computing platform helped power the company's third-quarter earnings ahead of Wall Street expectations Wednesday.
Tom Brady tops NFL player merchandise sales for 2nd straight year
Brady has led the list three times since 2014, more than any other player.
Stop & Shop strike cost company about $100 million
The owners of New England's largest supermarket chain are projecting around $100 million in losses from the labor strike that ended Easter Sunday.
Domino's shares up as earnings overshadow slower growth
Domino's Pizza Inc.'s first quarter earnings aren't likely to calm investors' concerns about slowing growth at the world's biggest pizza chain.
Marvel's 'Avengers: Endgame' debuts: A look at the franchise by numbers
The final film in the “Avengers” saga debuted to rave reviews in theaters around the country this week.
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It's not the economy right now for voters: Here's why
Why isn't the economy top of mind for voters right now?
'Avengers: Endgame,' other Disney movies could draw half of all ticket sales this summer: Report
Aside from its flagship Marvel film, Disney has the latest entries in several popular film franchises ready for summer launch.
California governor seeks explanation for high gas prices
California's governor wants to know why gas prices are higher than in the rest of the country, blaming potential "inappropriate industry practices" Tuesday rather than the state's higher taxes and tougher environmental regulations.
Indictment: Ex-CEO ignored red flags as opioid crisis raged
The former head of a drug distributor has been indicted on what federal prosecutors say are the first-ever criminal charges against a drug company executive stemming from the opioid crisis.
Kohl's wants more of your Amazon returns
Kohl's wants you to skip the post office and bring your Amazon returns to its stores.
Walgreens to hike minimum age for store tobacco sales
Walgreens has decided to ban tobacco sales to minors several weeks after a federal official called the drugstore chain a top violator of laws restricting access to cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and other products.
Kohl's to accept Amazon returns for free throughout the US
The company said returns for eligible items will be accepted for free beginning on July 1, without a need for the original box or a shipping label.
Walgreens ups tobacco buying age to 21 amid FDA crackdown
The pharmacy chain was put “on notice” for its poor record selling to minors.
Verizon CEO says 5G launch 'meets our expectation' despite early criticism
The divide represents the focus for the carrier on launching a nationwide 5G network.
'Thrones' is ending, but will live on in merchandise
From wine to clothing to tours, HBO and retailers have cashed in through the years with "Game of Thrones" merchandise.
Wegmans to go plastic-bag free in New York before state ban
Wegmans will eliminate single-use plastic grocery bags at its New York state stores by year's end — just before a state ban on the packing takes effect, the grocery store chain announced Monday.
















