Maredithe Meyer and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the week’s news, including an announcement from Kohl’s Corp. that it will enter a three-week exclusive negotiating period with Franchise Group Inc., the parent company of The Vitamin Shoppe, Pet Supplies Plus and other brands.
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- Franchise Group says it would use Kohl’s real estate assets to finance purchase of the company
- Kohl’s enters into exclusive sale negotiations with Franchise Group
