Archive

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

November 5, 2012

Walmart Targets Smaller Stores But Not The Really Smaller Ones

This seems to be the era of reducing the size of retail prototypes. Smaller footprints are becoming all the rage...

By Arthur Rosenberg

November 5, 2012

Grocery Competition Heating Up in Texas

Perennial grocery leader H-E-B is facing stiff competition in key markets across Texas. With a steady economy and growing population,...

By Brian List

November 2, 2012

Urban Outfitters Drops the Cash Register

Urban Outfitters announced the company has placed its last order for a traditional cash register and plans to deploy Apple...

By Matt Werhner

October 31, 2012

Company Snapshot: Schlotzsky's Ltd.

Schlotzsky’s advertises itself as the home of The Original round-toasted sandwich and famous Fresh-from-Scratch buns and has been making sandwiches...

By Linda Helman

October 31, 2012

Company Snapshot: 99 Cents Only Stores

99 Cents Only Stores is a true single price retailer.

By Arthur Rosenberg

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