Sycamore, Pessina Take Walgreens Private

Sycamore, Pessina Take Walgreens Private

Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), executed in partnership with WBA executive chairman Stefano Pessina and his family, who have reinvested 100% of their interests in WBA. Pessina is a major WBA shareholder. With the...
Staples Debuts Deals in Back to School Push

Staples Debuts Deals in Back to School Push

As the back-to-school shopping season peaks, Staples is offering products for under $1 on select supplies that top teacher’s lists as well as fun, new prints kids will want to show off in the classroom, the company announced, even as it touts the benefit of using the...