Moosejaw

Just this week, two prominent companies changed their identities. The former Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) switched its name to WW. Then Dunkin Brands Corp. (NASDAQ: DNKN) dropped the donuts from its name and will now go by "Dunkin'" alone.  Both of these...

Detroit is putting on its yoga pants. Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is opening its first store in the city this fall. The athletic wear maker joins a line of national retailers who have opened locations on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. They include Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE), Under...

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE: WMT) announced Friday its acquisition of apparel brand Bonobos for $310 million in cash, but the transaction was largely overshadowed by rival Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)’s simultaneous purchase of Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM). Always one step ahead...

Moosejaw, a Michigan-based retailer, was acquired by retailing giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE: WMT) for $51 million in cash. Moosejaw sells outdoor related items, including winter jackets, clothing, footwear, backpacking, climbing and general fitness apparel through its 10 physical stores in the...

Is it fun to raise money for charity? It can be. Over the past two years, Benzinga's Jason Shubnell stripped down to his skivvies and ran a mile in freezing weather to support the Children's Tumor Foundation. "Sure, many of the people were there to party and drink, but all of our money went...