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June 19, 2012

Walgreens in $6.7 billion deal to acquire 45% stake in Alliance Boots

Walgreen Co. said it will pay $6.7 billion for a 45% stake in European health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots, which is based in Nottingham, England, with an option to buy the rest of the company in about three years.

New York -- Walgreen Co. said Tuesday it will pay $6.7 billion for a 45% stake in European health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots, which is based in Nottingham, England, with an option to buy the rest of the company in about three years. It is the first international venture and biggest deal ever for the U.S. chain.

June 18, 2012

Study: Walmart Supercenter wins pricing battle over Amazon and Walmart.com

Walmart Supercenter wins the pricing battle over Amazon and Walmart.com, according to a new study by Kantar Retail.

Cambridge, Mass. -- Walmart Supercenter wins the pricing battle over Amazon and Walmart.com, according to a new study by Kantar Retail. The study evaluates how a Walmart Supercenter basket contends with its online equivalent, Walmart.com, and its key online competitor, Amazon.

September 27, 2010

Kantar Retail: Holiday forecast mixed

Retail sales for the fourth quarter holiday period will be significantly better than a year...