Stories from around the Web

Quick news from around the Web...

Office Depot urging stockholders to vote for Staples merger at upcoming annual meeting

Coach's same-store sales fell 23% amidst a turnaround plan that has yet to bring about a resurgence in orders

New York's activewear boutique Bandier launches e-commerce site complete with 50 brands, gobal shopping, online magazine

Walmart, J.C.Penney, The Children's Place being sued two years after collapse of garment factory in Bangladesh

Hudson's Bay, Lord & Taylor President Liz Rodbell is among high-powered female execs to be named Outstanding Mothers

And finally... A McDonald's employee punched a rowdy customer to the ground after he refused to leave the restaurant. Story

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