Bloomberg Debenhams Plc is in talks with landlords to negotiate rent cuts as the UK department-store chain seeks to ease the burden of its store portfolio, FT reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. British Land Co and Intu Properties Plc have the largest exposure to the retailer, the newspaper reported, citing data from Colliers International. FT said Debenhams …

Bloomberg Travellers may see longer wait times at US security checkpoints — particularly at New York area airports and major hubs like Chicago — due to fewer TSA agents reporting for work as the government shutdown stretches into its 30th day. Unscheduled absences for TSA employees climbed to 8 percent on Saturday versus 3 percent a year ago, with some …

Bloomberg You walk into a shiny, new two-floor Sears store in a buzzing, bright shopping center in one of the world’s busiest cities, passing designer garb encased in pink LED lighting while the scent of Bulgari and Cartier perfume wafts past. Shoppers browse for XOXO handbags and Levi’s 501 jeans under large chandeliers and golden baroque flourishes. Sears stores here …