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September 13, 2013

Walgreens Acquisition of Kerr Drug to Trigger Market Share Changes

According to the CSG report, Walgreens strengthens its already strong presence within the Charlotte metro, but will still lag behind...

By Brian List

September 12, 2013

Operating a Home Center Warehouse Is No Slam Dunk

For well over two decades the Chain Store Guide Index of Leading Companies has featured The Home Depot, Lowe’s and...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 12, 2013

If I Am Supposed To See The Sunrise, It Should Happen Later In The Day

The restaurant industry as a whole, especially the QSR and fast-casual segments, has been placing increasing emphasis on the breakfast...

By Linda Helman

September 11, 2013

Harris Teeter Testing Mobile Wallet Application

As consumers are increasingly conducting more transactions on their mobile devices, grocery chain Harris Teeter is in the process of...

By Matt Werhner

September 11, 2013

Black & Denim Brings Business To Ybor

Black & Denim Apparel Company opened its first concept store in Tampa, FL. I had the privilege of attending.

By superadmin

September 11, 2013

Black & Denim Brings Business To Ybor

Black & Denim Apparel Company opened its first concept store in Tampa, FL. I had the privilege of attending.

By Natasha Perry

September 9, 2013

Sam's Club – A Big Box Store with a Small Town Feel

Recently I had the privilege of attending the grand re-opening of a newly remodeled Sam’s Club in Lakeland, FL –...

By Brian List

September 6, 2013

Company Snapshot: CVS Caremark Corporation

CVS Caremark – 50 years old this year – has grown into one of the largest and most influential healthcare...

By Brian List

September 4, 2013

Chain Store Guide Through The Ages: 1970s

This year, Chain Store Guide celebrates its 80th anniversary. In honor of this occasion, we are hosting a monthly series...

By superadmin

August 30, 2013

Company Snapshot: AMC Entertainment Inc.

The roots of what would become AMC Theatres began in 1920 when Maurice, Edward, and Barney Dubinsky (later changed to...

By Linda Helman

August 29, 2013

Company Snapshot: Menard Inc.

Ultimately Menards became a unique big box icon, years before Home Depot set its mold.

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 29, 2013

Company Snapshot: Best Buy Co. Inc.

In 1968 the concept for Best Buy emerged from the confines of an audio specialty shop, called Sound of Music,...

By Arthur Rosenberg

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