Archive

November 22, 2012

Retailers Offering Pay With Cash Online

Recognizing a growing consumer need, Toys ‘R’Us has launched a new “pay in the store” option on its ToysRUs.com and...

By Matt Werhner

November 21, 2012

Company Snapshot: Foot Locker Inc.

Address: 112 W 34th St. New York, NY 10120 Telephone: 212 720-3700 Internet Homepage: http://www.footlocker-inc.com Total Current U.S. Stores: 2,553...

By Natasha Perry

November 21, 2012

Industry Updates: Grocery, Supermarket, and Convenience Stores

Personnel Updates: Englefield Oil Co. announced that VP of Operations Ed Stephens is retiring from the company. Fresh Encounter has...

By Brian List

November 20, 2012

Ikea Views Energy Independence with 2020 Foresight

In recent years the branding of green has become very popular commercially, often seemingly as the latest promotional badge of...

By Arthur Rosenberg

November 16, 2012

Industry Updates: Drug Stores and HBC Chains

Personnel Updates: CVS Caremark has appointed Alan Lotvin to the position of Exec VP Specialty Pharmacy. CVS/pharmacy expanded the role...

By Brian List

November 15, 2012

Industry News: Retail and Foodservice Technology

Supermarket and Convenience Technology News: Publix Super Markets is now offering free Wi-Fi access to shoppers inside its grocery stores....

By Matt Werhner

November 14, 2012

Industry News: Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores

Personnel Updates: Bebe Stores Inc. has hired Ben Baum as Chief Digital Officer. Belk Inc. announced Brian Marley’s Exec VP...

By Natasha Perry

November 14, 2012

Industry News: Home Center Operators and Hardware Chains

Personnel Update: Art Van Furniture has promoted Ken Bussell to VP-Financial Services. Orchard Supply Hardware has appointed retail veteran Samantha...

By Arthur Rosenberg

November 9, 2012

Company Snapshot: Family Pharmacy Inc.

Family Pharmacy is ranked as a top 100 U.S. Drug Store Chain with over $85 million in total revenue.

By Brian List

November 7, 2012

Company Snapshot: Aaron's Inc.

Aaron's, Inc. was founded in 1955 by R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr., and a partner after they borrowed $500 to purchase...

By Arthur Rosenberg

November 7, 2012

Retailers Enhance Apparel Product Offerings

ChainStore Guide recently added a new business type to the Apparel Specialty Stores Online Plus.

By Natasha Perry

November 6, 2012

Subway – 38,000 and Still Growing

Doctor’s Associates Inc., dba Subway, recently announced the opening of restaurant #38,000.

By Linda Helman

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