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July 11, 2013

How Lumber Liquidators Reached a Growth Landmark Despite the Economy

Lumber Liquidators has reached a most enviable major milestone. The retailer just opened its 300th store.

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 11, 2013

Good evening, my name is iPad…

Customers would like to see menus and wine lists on iPads or similar tablets at their table as well as...

By Linda Helman

July 9, 2013

Are Mobile Wallets Gaining Traction?

Mobile wallet apps accounted for $500 million worth of sales transactions in 2012, according to Berg Insight. This represents a...

By Matt Werhner

July 8, 2013

Walmart Targets The Dollar Universe Again

As has been mentioned several times in this space through the years, Walmart is once again displaying major symptoms of...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 8, 2013

Belle Foods Filing for Bankruptcy, Closing 13 Stores

Early last year Chain Store Guide profiled Belle Foods LLC, a 57-unit regional supermarket chain formed when industry veteran Bill...

By Brian List

July 2, 2013

Chain Store Guide Through The Ages: 1950s

The “boom” was underway after the end of World War II. The 1950’s brought a booming economy, booming home construction...

By superadmin

June 28, 2013

Company Snapshot: Lewis Drug Inc.

Lewis Drug has been in operation for over 70 years. The company is currently working to further enhance its new...

By Brian List

June 28, 2013

Company Snapshot: Lowe's Companies Inc.

Lowe’s was officially founded as a single unit hardware store in 1946, just after the end of World War II...

By superadmin

June 28, 2013

Company Snapshot: Lowe’s Companies Inc.

Lowe’s was officially founded as a single unit hardware store in 1946, just after the end of World War II...

By Arthur Rosenberg

June 27, 2013

Company Snapshot: IKEA

This month the spotlight is on IKEA International Group, the Swedish-based operator of its namesake stores, which is celebrating 70...

By Linda Helman

June 26, 2013

Company Snapshot: Fredericks of Hollywood Group

After opening the first store on Hollywood Boulevard, Fredericks of Hollywood became an instant smash with glamorous Hollywood actresses.

By Natasha Perry

June 24, 2013

Company Snapshot: Fred's Inc.

Founded in 1947, during the post war era and at the early stages of the baby boom, Fred's Inc. could...

By Arthur Rosenberg

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