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The Vitamin Shoppe gets new bidder

The Vitamin Shoppe gets new bidder

The Vitamin Shoppe announced on Monday it received a new bid from a third party company that likely would be better than the deal to which the company agreed to a month ago. The nutritional products retailer said it received a buyout bid from a third party during the “go-shop” period as

Fred’s files for Chapter 11 protection

Fred’s files for Chapter 11 protection

Fred’s announced Monday that the company has filed for voluntary relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.  The company has also filed a motion seeking interim and final approval of the U.S.

Walmart changes policies on guns, ammo

Walmart changes policies on guns, ammo

Walmart announced this week that it will stop selling certain kinds of guns and ammunition, and will discourage customers in “open carry” states from openly bringing their firearms into Walmart stores.

Hy-Vee to provide free heart health screenings in September

Hy-Vee to provide free heart health screenings in September

Hy-Vee will provide free heart health screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of September. Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free heart health screenings to customers at more than 130 Hy-Vee stores.