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Danone To Sell US Organic Dairy Units To Platinum Equity

French food group Danone has signed an agreement to sell its premium organic dairy units in the United States to investment firm Platinum Equity.

US Retail Sales Grow 3.1% During Holiday Season: Mastercard

U.S. retail sales rose 3.1% between November 1 and December 24, rounding up a majority of the holiday sales for retailers, as shoppers looked for last-minu...

Costco Posts Upbeat First-Quarter Results On Strong Demand For Cheaper Groceries

Costco Wholesale has topped analyst estimates for quarterly sales and profit, as more customers turned to its stores to shop for cheaper groceries and esse...

Shoppers Click 'Buy' As Retailers Slash Prices Ahead Of Cyber Monday

Holiday shoppers in the U.S. are seeking out the best deals and strategically nabbing the deepest discounts ahead of Cyber Monday, according to data from r...

Walmart Streamlining Job Titles, Announces Pay Changes For Corporate Staff

Retailer Walmart has announced plans to streamline job titles across its corporate staff, to ensure that it remains competitive.

CapVest’s Second Nature Brands Acquires Sahale Snacks

Second Nature Brands, which is owned by investment fund CapVest, has announced the acquisition of Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co., for a total cons...

Costco Tops Quarterly Revenue, Profit Estimates On Steady Grocery Demand

Costco Wholesale topped market estimates for quarterly revenue and profit as consumers flocked to its stores for cheaper groceries and other necessities, h...