S.C. Johnson bond sale to fund acquisition
S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. of Racine on Wednesday conducted a private bond offering of $550 million that, in part, will finance its acquisition of Sara Lee Corp.’s household insecticides business. (SLE) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Burger King follows Wendy's down buyout road
Another one of the nation’s largest burger chains is changing ownership. (BKC) (MCD) (WEN) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Whole Foods signs for sixth S.F. market at new project
Whole Foods will open a supermarket in AvalonBay’s $50 million development on Ocean Avenue, a 173-unit apartment complex tentatively scheduled to be under construction in October. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Kohl's to hire 40,000 holiday workers nationwide
Kohl’s Department Stores -- one of Colorado's largest retailers -- plans to hire 40,000 seasonal workers for the holidays, a more than 20 percent increase over last year, the company said Wednesday. (KSS) (BBY) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Running Against Food Stamps
Ignoring Republicans’ role in unleashing the recession, Newt Gingrich is advising his party’s candidates to make a campaign issue of the fact that food stamp distribution has hit a historic high. nytimes.com |