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Springfield, MO
Foot Locker Inc. signed on to buy two shoe store chains for a combined $1.1 billion.
The company is purchasing California-based WSS for $750 million and Japanese streetwear retailer Atmos for $360 million.
Company officials cited plans to expand its business beyond malls and extend its reach in Asia.
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Moseley’s Discount Office Products was purchased; Side Chick opened in Branson; and the Springfield franchise store of NoBaked Cookie Dough changed ownership.