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August 14, 2012

Company Snapshot: Orchard Supply Hardware Stores

Founded in 1931 during the Great Depression, much as the result of a pair of severe droughts, Orchard Supply Hardware...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 8, 2012

Company Snapshot: Whole Foods Market Inc.

Despite being positioned as a high-dollar option for groceries, Whole Foods has experienced tremendous growth. Even during recessionary economic times,...

By Brian List

August 7, 2012

It’s All Greek to Me (and You)

If you prefer your rice wrapped in grape leaves instead of seaweed, if you order spanakopita instead of quiche, if...

By Linda Helman

August 7, 2012

Struggling SUPERVALU Facing Challenging Times

After SUPERVALU’s most recent quarterly report in which it failed to reach sales or earnings goals, the company said it...

By Brian List

July 30, 2012

J.C. Penney Selects Oracle

J.C. Penney recently made headlines again, this time in a more positive light when the company announced it was replacing...

By Matt Werhner

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

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