It's been quite the week in the world of business!

First up, retail drama queen LL Flooring had a last-minute change of heart about shutting down all its stores. After securing a buyer in private equity firm F9, they signed on to sell their assets and ongoing operations - crisis averted (for now). 

Speaking of crises, Big Lots is pulling the plug on itself after struggling with soft sales and consumer pullbacks. They're filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will soon be selling off what's left to Nexus Capital Management. 

Another retailer looking for an exit is Tapestry in their proposed merger with Capri Holdings - but the FTC is trying to block this fashion industry deal, claiming it would lead to less competition and higher prices for consumers. Stay tuned for the final verdict! 

GSK is also facing some scrutiny over its new asthma drug depemokimab, which was shown to reduce serious attacks in trials but still needs regulatory approval before hitting the market with a potential $3.9 billion price tag. 

And finally, Norfolk Southern's CEO Alan Shaw got called out for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate workplace relationship - eek! The company quickly launched an independent investigation into the claims of misconduct. 

It seems like everyone has their hands in someone else's business these days! Will all these deals and drama play out or fall apart?

The Deal-Making Circus: A Week of Mergers, Mayhem and Fashion Faux Pas

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