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January 15, 2014

Fast Fashion Moves Trends from the Runway to the Fashionista

Teenagers and young adults are shying away from brands that used to be a wardrobe staple. Logo-based brands, such as...

By Natasha Perry

January 14, 2014

Top Retail and Foodservice Tech Trends for 2014

As we look forward to an exciting 2014 in the world of retail and foodservice, the coming year will bring...

By Matt Werhner

January 13, 2014

Rainbow Foods Closing More Stores in Twin Cities Metro as Grocery Landscape Shifts

Back in 2003, Roundy’s Supermarkets purchased the Rainbow Foods supermarket chain as more of an investment than long-term strategic plan....

By Brian List

January 13, 2014

An Undercover Boss Loses His Bloom and His Job

Anyone who has viewed the show Undercover Boss just once, undoubtedly felt at least one tug on their heartstrings, and...

By Arthur Rosenberg

January 9, 2014

Chain Store Guide Through The Ages: The Next Decade

In 2013, Chain Store Guide celebrated its 80th anniversary.  In honor of that occasion, we hosted a monthly series of...

By superadmin

December 31, 2013

Industry News: Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores – December 2013

Personnel Updates: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announced that Robert E. Bostrom has been named Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate...

By Natasha Perry

December 31, 2013

Industry News: Home Center and Hardware Chains – December 2013

Personnel Update: ABC Supply named Mike Jost to the newly created position of VP Operations. ABC Supply’s Kathy Hendricks, who...

By Arthur Rosenberg

December 31, 2013

Industry News: Restaurant & Foodservice – December 2013

Personnel Updates: Benchmark Hospitality reported the following promotions: Alex Cabañas to CEO/President, Greg Champion to Exec VP and COO, Jackie...

By superadmin

December 31, 2013

Industry News: Restaurant & Foodservice – December 2013

Personnel Updates: Benchmark Hospitality reported the following promotions: Alex Cabañas to CEO/President, Greg Champion to Exec VP and COO, Jackie...

By Linda Helman

December 30, 2013

Industry Updates: Drug Stores and HBC Chains – December 2013

Personnel Updates: CVS Caremark appointed Helena Foulkes as President of CVS/pharmacy, effective 1-1-2014. She succeeds Mark Cosby, who is stepping...

By Brian List

December 23, 2013

Industry News: Retail and Foodservice Technology – December 2013

Supermarket and Convenience: Whole Foods is testing what it’s calling a “click and collect” online ordering system at its store...

By Matt Werhner

December 23, 2013

Industry Updates: Grocery, Supermarket, and Convenience Stores – December 2013

Personnel Updates: Ahold USA announced that Paula Price is stepping down as Exec VP and CFO.  Current Senior VP B0usiness...

By Brian List

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