Archive

July 30, 2012

An Innovative Target

Target is one Twin Cities based company that is clearly looking forward without much worry about what may pop up...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 27, 2012

Company Snapshot:Target Corporation

Address: 1000 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403-2467 Telephone: 612 304-6073 Internet Homepage: http://www.target.com Total Stores: 1,772 Target: 1,517 SuperTarget: 252...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 27, 2012

Company Snapshot: Ruby Tuesday Inc.

As it celebrates its 40thanniversary, Ruby Tuesday is in the process of invigorating itself

By Linda Helman

July 27, 2012

Company Snapshot: True Religion Apparel Inc.

True Religion Apparel, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets its own product line of premium apparel. The company was founded in...

By Natasha Perry

July 23, 2012

Commercial Real Estate Updates

Retail Industry: Aritzia will open its largest store to date, a 13,000-sq.-ft. flagship on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Cabela’s is opening...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 23, 2012

Department Store Companies Playing Follow-the-Leader

Nordstrom Inc. recently entered into a joint venture with Topshop, a British fast-fashion retailer. Nordstrom is giving Topshop goods a...

By Natasha Perry

July 20, 2012

Walgreens Acquiring Regional Pharmacy Chain USA Drug for $438 Million

The Walgreen Co. is acquiring regional drugstore chain USA Drug for $438 million. Walgreen will buy stock in the USA...

By Brian List

July 20, 2012

Ace Express Stores Take a Real Estate Hint From Successful Dollar Stores

There is no question that much of the current success enjoyed by dollar stores comes from their pricing strategies.  Combining...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 18, 2012

Discount and Specialty Store Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Army & Air Force Exchange Service named its first civilian Director/CEO in its nearly 117-year history.  Tom Shull officially took...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 18, 2012

Hardware and Home Center Industry Updates

Personnel Update: ABC Supply Co. has named Todd Buehl as VP and Chief Administrative Officer, a newly created position. Buehl...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 17, 2012

Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores eUpdates

Personnel Updates: Body Central Corp. Announces Retirement of Martin P. Doolan and Election of John K. Haley to Chairman. The...

By Natasha Perry

July 17, 2012

Retail and Foodservice Technology eUpdates: July 2012

Discount and Specialty Bed, Bath & Beyondannounced plans to spend $225 million on IT, new store openings and a store...

By Matt Werhner

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