Archive

May 15, 2012

Major Mergers Ahead

A few major retailers announced their involvement in upcoming acquisitions. Shoe manufacturer Wolverine Worldwide Inc. and equity firms Blum Capital...

By Natasha Perry

May 7, 2012

Introducing Chain Store Guide’s 2012 Database of Foodservice Distributors

Following close behind its complementary 2012 Chain Restaurant Operators database, the newly updated 2012 Database of Foodservice Distributors from Chain...

By Linda Helman

May 7, 2012

Which Has Been the Country’s Best-Performing Stock Over the Past Twenty Five Years? It’s not Apple…

In fact the company in question is decidedly low-tech.  It also resides in the industry hit most hard as a...

By Arthur Rosenberg

May 7, 2012

Company Snapshot: O'Reilly Automotive Inc.

Address: 233 S Patterson Ave Springfield, MO 65802-2298 Telephone: 417 862-3333 Internet Homepage: http://www.oreillyauto.com Year Founded: 1957 Total Stores: 317...

By Arthur Rosenberg

May 7, 2012

Best Buy's New Direction?

One fine morning, three weeks ago, a colleague visited my office with some startling news.  Best Buy had announced the...

By Arthur Rosenberg

May 7, 2012

Publix to Test New Digital Coupon Program

Mobile applications and digital offerings. Both were common themes shared by retailers and manufactures alike at the 2012 Food Marketing...

By Brian List

May 7, 2012

Company Snapshot: Fashion Star Edition

Fashion Star is a reality television series, which focuses on fashion design. The contestants compete, designing new products in hopes...

By Natasha Perry

May 1, 2012

Company Snapshot: KUM & GO LLC

Address: 6400 Westown PKWY West Des Moines, IA50266-7709 Telephone: 515-226-0128 Internet Homepage: http://www.kumandgo.com Total Current Stores: 430 Trading Areas: AR,...

By superadmin

May 1, 2012

Company Snapshot: KUM & GO LLC

Address: 6400 Westown PKWY West Des Moines, IA50266-7709 Telephone: 515-226-0128 Internet Homepage: http://www.kumandgo.com Total Current Stores: 430 Trading Areas: AR,...

By Brian List

May 1, 2012

Company Snapshot: Krystal Co.

Address: 1 Union Sq Chattanooga, TN  37402 Telephone: 423 757-1550 Internet Homepage: http://www.krystal.com Total Current Locations: 359 Trading Areas: AL,...

By Linda Helman

April 23, 2012

Walgreens Adding Electric Vehicle Stations to the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL CBSA

Walgreens and Miami Beach, FL-based Car Charging Group Inc. have announced an expansion plan for electric vehicle charging services to...

By Brian List

April 18, 2012

Foodservice Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: AFC Enterprises(dba Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen) announced that Ralph Bower has been named President U.S. operations. Asian Concepts Franchising...

By Linda Helman

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