Stockholders Agree to Merger Agreement Between Belk, Sycamore Partners

Charlotte, NC–Belk, Inc., announced today that its stockholders voted to approve the adoption of the previously announced merger agreement with affiliates of Sycamore Partners. “We are pleased that our stockholders voted in favor of our sale to Sycamore Partners,” said Tim Belk, chairman/chief executive officer of Belk, Inc. “The vote is a recognition of the […]

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By Investing in Omnichannel, Merchants Prepare for Holiday Rush

Boston—Retailers’ omnichannel efforts may be paying off and will be evident this holiday season. PYMNTS.com, a source of news and commentary on innovation in payments and commerce, released its of The OmniReadiIndex, ahead of the holiday shopping rush. The Index is designed to measure the consistency of a merchant’s omnichannel strategies – measured by real […]

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Simon Plans to Transform Bergen Country’s The Shops at Riverside

Hackensack, NJ—Simon, the retail real estate company, said today it plans to transform its The Shop at Riverside in Bergen County, offering a combination of luxury shopping, dining and entertainment. The transformed Shops at Riverside will be anchored by “The Collection at Riverside,” featuring “a tranquil, elliptical concourse with soaring, two-level storefronts, perfect for showcasing […]

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FedEx, TNT extend public offer period

The acceptance period for FedEx Corp.’s recommended public purchase offer for TNT Express until Jan. 8, 2016 was extended because the deal has not yet been approved by the relevant antitrust authorities, according to a joint statement from the companies.