Just as the Sears/Kmart and Federated/May mergers underscored the diminishing role of department stores (and therefore danger signs for the traditional mall), the proposed $17.4 billion buyout and break up of Albertson's Inc., has similar...

It's that time of year again, when, following the success or failure of the critical holiday season, retailers evaluate their future strategies. That often leads to big changes and this year is no exception: Saks Inc. and Federated Department...