#Kohl’s auction delayed indefinitely: sources

#Kohl’s auction delayed indefinitely: sources

“Kohl’s auction delayed indefinitely: sources” Kohl’s received two offers Thursday to buy the struggling retail giant – both well below the amount the company turned down earlier this year and expected even a few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal reported. The takeover bids came from private-equity firm Sycamore Partners, which offered a price in…

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#Back-to-office shopping sprees fueling huge growth at Macy’s

#Back-to-office shopping sprees fueling huge growth at Macy’s

“Back-to-office shopping sprees fueling huge growth at Macy’s” Macy’s shares soared 19% on Thursday after the department-store giant reported better-than-expected profits, saying its customers are splurging on new work outfits as they return to the office post-pandemic. The largest department store in the US is selling lots of blazers, dresses, accessories and make-up as consumers…

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#Kohl’s braces for bidders to slash takeover offers: report

#Kohl’s braces for bidders to slash takeover offers: report

“Kohl’s braces for bidders to slash takeover offers: report” Bidders competing to acquire Kohl’s are preparing to make binding offers that are lower than the indicative bids they submitted earlier this year to reflect the market downturn and the retailer’s deteriorating business, people familiar with the matter said. The bidders, which include private equity firm Sycamore Partners,…

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#Kohl’s sales process is a ‘disaster’: sources

#Kohl’s sales process is a ‘disaster’: sources

“Kohl’s sales process is a ‘disaster’: sources” Dismal financial results at Kohl’s have raised concerns that the company’s auction to sell itself will be a bust – even as management continues to tout the strong interest by potential suitors,  The Post has learned. The bids are due in “the coming weeks,” Kohl’s affirmed on Thursday…

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#Kohl’s cuts annual forecast as it gets stung with inflation

#Kohl’s cuts annual forecast as it gets stung with inflation

“Kohl’s cuts annual forecast as it gets stung with inflation” Kohl’s Corp. cut its annual earnings and sales forecast, as the department store chain joins a string of retailers stung with soaring inflation. The reduction, announced Thursday, came as it reported fiscal first-quarter results that came below analysts’ expectations. Sales at stores opened at least…

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