mergers and acquisitions

Tobacco

Kessler Discusses Reynolds-Lorillard Merger

Lorillard CEO makes the case that deal will benefit retailers

General Merchandise/HBC

Family Dollar Rejects Dollar General's 'Illusory' Offer

Board reaffirms "closing certainty" of Dollar Tree deal

Seeking operators for 37 c-stores that were part of Easy Trip acquisition

Will use proceeds to reduce indebtedness and for general partnership purposes

Latest MLP acquisition signals beginnings of a master round of industry consolidation

Acquires seven convenience stores in Columbia, S.C., area from 7-Eleven

Takes cash tender offer of $80 per share directly to acquisition target's shareholders

Subject of much speculation, deal estimated at $10 billion, possibly more

Newfoundland retail business "unique and attractive stable margin asset"

After second bid rejection, retailer weighs its options

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