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September 29, 2016

Five Fast-Casual Poke Concepts to Watch

Signs are that poke is ready to shed the “emerging” piece of the “emerging trend” label that it’s picked up...

By Mike Baker

September 29, 2016

“Lackluster” Summer for Lowe’s

The summer started off with a bang for the home improvement giant when Lowe’s sealed the Rona, Inc. deal in...

By Mike Baker

September 28, 2016

Top 5 North American Candy Retailers

The editorial team at Chain Store Guide is busy finishing up work on the 2017 edition of the Directory of...

By Mike Baker

September 28, 2016

Sears Holdings: Closings Continue

Another terrible quarterly earnings report from Sears at the end of August (for Q2 ended 7.30.16) was followed by last...

By Mike Baker

September 27, 2016

Subway’s Summer of Technology

Subway spent the summer making moves (two moves, in particular) that underscore the company’s commitment to its omnichannel marketing and...

By Mike Baker

September 26, 2016

Lidl and Aldi Look Ahead

With 10,000+ stores in 27 countries, discount giant Lidl has its sights set on joining fellow German-based global discounter Aldi...

By Mike Baker

September 26, 2016

Toys R Us: Renewed Prosperity for American Girl?

Mattel subsidiary American Girl, Inc., of $100-doll fame, has partnered with Toys R Us to make American Girl branded dolls...

By Mike Baker

September 23, 2016

DATATRAC: Drug Stores and HBC Chains – September 2016

DATATRAC Personnel Updates • AmerisourceBergen Corporation announced Jerry Cline, its VP Strategic Accounts, is retiring. • Fred’s Inc. announced that...

By Mike Baker

September 22, 2016

DATATRAC: Home Center and Hardware Chains – September 2016

DATATRAC Personnel Updates • BMC Stock Holdings appointed Carey Phelps, formerly of Beazer Homes, as Director of Investor Relations. •...

By Mike Baker

September 22, 2016

DATATRAC: Restaurant & Foodservice – September 2016

DATATRAC Personnel Updates • Benihana Inc. named Tom Baldwin President and CEO. Baldwin most recently served as Morton’s CEO. •...

By superadmin

September 22, 2016

DATATRAC: Restaurant & Foodservice – September 2016

DATATRAC Personnel Updates • Benihana Inc. named Tom Baldwin President and CEO. Baldwin most recently served as Morton’s CEO. •...

By Mike Baker

September 21, 2016

DATATRAC: Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores – September 2016

DATATRAC Personnel Updates • Chico’s FAS Inc. reported that Cynthia S. Murray, Chico’s brand president, is stepping down. The company...

By Natasha Perry

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