Archive

September 13, 2011

How Walmart’s Scattered Merchandising Policies Helped Save Kmart

When Walmart news hits the New York Times, as it often does, it’s generally big news.  One of the latest...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 6, 2011

Chain Store Guide Real Estate Updates by Industry

Supermarket,Grocery & Convenience Store Chain Industry Real Estate: Calhoun Enterprises committed to build 10 stores by 2016 in AL and...

By superadmin

August 29, 2011

Company Snapshot: Ascena Retail Group

Ascena Retail Group, Inc. was created as a public company effective January 1, 2011. The company is a leading national...

By Natasha Perry

August 25, 2011

Drug Store and HBC Chains Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Katz Group Canada has appointed Ken Keelor as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. Keelor will oversee all merchandising...

By Brian List

August 25, 2011

Home Center and Hardware Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Lowe’s Cos. promoted M. Lee Reeves to Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. ProBuild Holdings President...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 24, 2011

Walgreens on Board for More Food Oasis Stores

Walgreens has a plan in place to convert or open at least 1,000 stores across the country using its food...

By Brian List

August 23, 2011

Discount and Specialty Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Barnes & Noble announced that Miwa Messer has been named Director of the Discover Great New Writers program....

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 23, 2011

A New 84 Prototype Eyes the DIY Customer

We all know that this industry has been suffering half a decade from the double whammy of its proximity to...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 22, 2011

Department Stores and Apparel Industry Alerts

Personnel Updates: Brown Shoe Company announced four strategic additions to the leadership team within its American Sporting Goods division, appointing...

By Natasha Perry

August 19, 2011

Retail and Foodservice Technology Updates

CATEGORY: RETAIL & FOODSERVICE TECHNOLOGYRETAIL TECHNOLOGYMichaels is using a mobile-optimized site application and mobile coupons to drive in-store traffic. Michaels...

By Matt Werhner

August 17, 2011

Foodservice Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: Carmike Cinemas announced that Daniel E. Ellis has been named to Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary...

By Linda Helman

August 17, 2011

Grocery, Supermarket, and Convenience Industry Updates

Personnel Updates: A & P announced that Christian Haub, Chairman, plans to retire from the company following the retailer’s emergence...

By Brian List

image