Retail
Earnings preview: There’s more to Target Corp. than meets the eye
Target Corp. (TGT) has stayed ahead of its peers in certain aspects of the business so far this year, despite…
Kohl’s earnings preview: comps to drive growth in Q2
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) is scheduled to report its earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday before the market opens. Analysts…
Walmart-Anthem deal a step forward in redesigning healthcare
After having developed its medical business successfully, Walmart (WMT) is exploring ways to come up with healthcare offerings that would…
Tyson Foods gets buff with $2.2-bn Keystone buyout
Meat manufacturer Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) has been aggressively expanding its product portfolio in recent months through strategic acquisitions. Continuing…
PepsiCo gobbles up SodaStream for $3.2 billion
PepsiCo (PEP) is planning to buy SodaStream (SODA), a producer of carbonated drink-making machines, for $3.2 billion. The $144-per share…
Best Buy dabbles into healthcare space with GreatCall acquisition
Best Buy (BBY) announced Wednesday that it is acquiring GreatCall for $800 million, which marks its foray into healthcare domain.…
Amazon forays into new realms, this time insurance and theatres
Amazon (AMZN) doesn’t like to stay idle. This week, the company announced its plans to enter two completely different sectors…
Nordstrom surges above 10% on strong Q2 results
Fashion retailer Nordstrom (JWN) reported strong second-quarter results after the closing bell. The company witnessed a 7% jump in revenues reaching…
We now know what’s causing food safety issues for Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s (CMG) biggest nightmare has been the food poisoning incidents that rocked the burrito chain over the past…
Glyphosate: The disturbing link between Monsanto’s herbicide and breakfast
Fresh trouble is brewing for several food companies including PepsiCo (PEP), General Mills (GIS) and the Kellogg Company (K). A…