Retail

Target started a busy week for retailers' earnings with a better-than-expected fourth-quarter report.

A prominent Dubai bank is warning that non-oil companies across the United Arab Emirates have cut staff at their sharpest rate in nearly a decade amid an economic slowdown.

The agreement comes after activist investor Starboard Value made a $200 million investment in the company and its CEO became board chairman.

Target's full-year 2018 results were also strong, as the company earned $5.39 per share and comparable digital sales surged 36 percent. It was the fifth year in a row that Target's comparable digital sales rose more than 25 percent.

The encyclopedia laid out foundational principles and methods for conducting modern business and led Pacioli to be known to many as the “father of modern accounting.”

___ UK auto industry under siege as Brexit pressure escalates LONDON (AP) — Britain's auto industry is under siege while the government struggles to negotiate a divorce deal with the European Union.

The e-commerce giant launched “Dash” buttons in 2015 and eventually sold the $5 devices for hundreds of products.

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A top U.S. regulator wants to meet with Walgreens leaders to discuss whether the drugstore chain has a problem with illegal tobacco sales to minors.

Office Depot and Alibaba.com are creating an online store to expand the reach of both companies with small businesses.

Harper was formally introduced as the newest member of the Phillies on Saturday.

The combined company will reportedly have an enterprise value of more than $2 billion.

The office supply retailer announced a "strategic collaboration" with the Chinese e-commerce giant.

'It’s hard to not think of a sweeter spot for the economy,' said Hassett.

The CEO of fashion retailer Ted Baker has resigned after allegations that he enforced a "hugging" culture at the company.

After more than a week of backlash, Walmart is pledging to make "every effort" to find other roles for disabled workers who'd accused the retailer of targeting them as it phases out the "people greeter" job at 1,000 stores.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Friday: Gap Inc., up $4.11 to $29.51

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:40 a.m.