Archive

October 15, 2012

Company Snapshot: Ritzman Pharmacies Inc.

Ritzman Pharmacies has been in business for over 60 years.

By Brian List

October 12, 2012

Exclusive Lines Fuel the Competition

JCPenney will debut Disney children’s boutiques that will range in size from 750 to 1,100 sq. ft. in at least...

By Natasha Perry

October 10, 2012

Walgreens Finalizes USA Drug Acquisition, Plans to Shutter 76 Locations

According to a recent company press release, Walgreen Co. has completed its purchase of USA drug, a regional drugstore chain...

By Brian List

October 10, 2012

Trouble Brewing at Cracker Barrel?

More than 40 years ago in 1969, Dan Evins developed the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store concept as a way...

By Linda Helman

October 5, 2012

Walmart Testing Mobile Checkout

Walmart is getting its feet wet with mobile checkout. The world’s largest retailer has been testing a new mobile checkout...

By Matt Werhner

October 5, 2012

Company Snapshot: Farmer Bros. Co.

Farmer Bros. Co. is a manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products that is a direct distributor...

By Linda Helman

October 5, 2012

Company Snapshot: Fairway Group Holdings Corp.

Fairway Group Holdings Corp., owner of 11 Fairway Foods upscale supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, has filed...

By Brian List

October 5, 2012

Company Snapshot: Conn's

Known as a strong regional competitor in the retail consumer electronics arena, with stores in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, Conn’s...

By Arthur Rosenberg

October 5, 2012

Company Snapshot: Tween Brands Inc.

Tween Brands, which operates Justice Just for Girls stores, has more than two decades of experience selling clothing and accessories...

By Natasha Perry

September 19, 2012

Industry News: Commercial Real Estate

Heinen’s Fine Foods will open its 18th store in a Chicago suburb where the company has spent $10 million building its first...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 14, 2012

Industry News: Home Center and Hardware Chains

Personnel Update: Do it Best Corp. announced that Amanda Harmeyer, the former Associate Merchandise Manager for Housewares, has been promoted...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 14, 2012

Industry News: Discount and Specialty Stores

Personnel Updates: Advance Auto Parts announced the appointment of Kevin Dempsey as VP Global and Front Room Merchandising. Advance Auto...

By Arthur Rosenberg

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