Archive

October 10, 2013

Convenience Store Battle Brewing, Part 2

Industry blogger Steven Johnson refers to them as ‘grocerants.’ Pennsylvania-based retailer Sheetz calls its stores ‘convenience restaurants.’ Whatever you call...

By Linda Helman

October 9, 2013

Target Follows Best Buy to Embrace Showrooming

Over the past couple of years the term showrooming has become pretty much ubiquitous as the phenomenon developed and naturally...

By Arthur Rosenberg

October 9, 2013

Juicy Couture Gets Squeezed

Fifth & Pacific Cos., known for it’s high-end women’s fashion and accessories, has agreed to sell its Juicy Couture brand...

By Natasha Perry

October 8, 2013

Big Break For Tableside Technology

Casual dining chain Chili’s is taking the leap to the next generation of customer service. The chain announced in September...

By Matt Werhner

October 7, 2013

There's a Convenience Store Battle Brewing in the Tampa Market

The Tampa, FL area has recently become a hotbed for aggressive convenience store companies, with some of the best in...

By Brian List

October 3, 2013

Chain Store Guide Through The Ages: 1980s

The eighties were defined in many ways by materialism and consumerism but began with an economy that was the worst...

By superadmin

October 2, 2013

Industry Updates: Discount and Specialty Stores – September 2013

Personnel Updates: Advance Auto Parts Inc., announced that VP Real Estate, Randall A. Young has left the company to join The...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 30, 2013

Industry News: Home Center and Hardware Chains – September 2013

Personnel Update: Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. announced that the company has appointed Dave Moore as its VP and Chief Brand...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 30, 2013

Company Snapshot: Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs Inc.

The Hungry Howie’s story began in 1973 when Jim Hearn converted a 1,000-square-foot hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan, into a...

By superadmin

September 30, 2013

Company Snapshot: Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs Inc.

The Hungry Howie’s story began in 1973 when Jim Hearn converted a 1,000-square-foot hamburger shop in Taylor, Michigan, into a...

By Linda Helman

September 30, 2013

Company Snapshot: Medicine Shoppe International Inc.

Medicine Shoppe International was established in 1970, two years after pharmacist Michael Busch founded the first Medicine Shoppe pharmacy in...

By Brian List

September 30, 2013

Company Snapshot: American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

The first American Eagle store opened in 1977. Twenty years later American Eagle introduced signature denim fit systems offering a...

By Natasha Perry

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