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January 22, 2014

Industry News: Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores – Jan 14

Personnel Updates: The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. announced Mike Nemoir will retire on March 28, 2014. Brooks Brothers appointed Andrea Dorigo...

By Natasha Perry

January 21, 2014

Industry News: Retail and Foodservice Technology – January 2014

Supermarket and Convenience: Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has selected NCR Corp. to install NCR point-of-sale software and technology...

By Matt Werhner

January 21, 2014

Industry Updates: Discount and Specialty Stores – January 2014

Personnel Updates: Barnes & Noble named Michael P. Huseby to be its new CEO. He replaces William Lynch, who resigned...

By Arthur Rosenberg

January 17, 2014

Industry Updates: Grocery, Supermarket, and Convenience Stores – January 2014

Personnel Updates: A & P announced that Sam Martin, President and CEO, has left the company. Gregory Mays, Chairman, is...

By Brian List

January 16, 2014

Obamacare Could Spur Retail Clinic Growth

I’ve previously written in this space about the explosive growth that in-store retail clinics experienced during the infancy of their...

By Brian List

January 16, 2014

Ace Adds To Its Control Over Westlake

Just over a year ago some big news came down the pike.  Leading hardware cooperative Ace Hardware had actually acquired...

By Arthur Rosenberg

January 15, 2014

Back To The Foodture

As Chain Store Guide winds up its celebration of 80 years in business, it’s interesting to take a look back...

By Linda Helman

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...

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