January 15, 2015

Our Wolf Wins the Big One, Against the Odds

Just less than a year ago an announcement was made over the normal media channels within our industry.  To many...

By Arthur Rosenberg

January 15, 2015

Ba-da-da-da-da…We’re Not Lovin’ It

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit.” – W.C. Fields As one of the numerous Millennials...

By Loren McCollom

January 14, 2015

BFC Partners Is Giving NYC Its First Outlet Mall

Because there aren’t enough places to shop in New York City, Staten Island is getting the Big Apple’s first ever...

By Rebecca Ewing

January 14, 2015

Out With the Old, In With the Who?

Shopping malls across the country are seeing apparel retailers closing doors. Top young women’s retailers Body Central, Deb Shops, Delia’s...

By Natasha Perry

January 13, 2015

Foodservice Technology

Chain Store Guide’s (CSG) Foodservice and Retail Technology Databases include information and analysis on technological advancements in the foodservice and...

By Loren McCollom

January 12, 2015

Eataly brings Italian Cuisine to America

Those that have had the pleasure of visiting Italy know that the food is one of the many amazing aspects...

By Rebecca Ewing

January 12, 2015

Dead Stores Walking?

Hard to believe, but there soon may be some strange, zombie-like sightings north of the U.S./Canadian border. No, no, no…these...

By Arthur Rosenberg

December 12, 2014

ULTAmate Growth in the Beauty Industry

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., more commonly known as Ulta Beauty, announced plans to open 100 new stores and...

By Natasha Perry

December 11, 2014

An Undercover Boss Shows True Value Yet Again

John Hartmann joined True Value as President and CEO just over a year and a half ago, in May of...

By Arthur Rosenberg

December 11, 2014

For the Dogs

As the Restaurant and Foodservice Editor at Chain Store Guide (CSG), I tend to spend my mornings rummaging through an...

By Loren McCollom

December 10, 2014

Expected Holiday Hiring Highest in Over a Decade

Top retailers have announced holiday hiring plans that will bring the number of seasonal positions to a total that hasn’t...

By Natasha Perry

December 10, 2014

Coffee Lovers Have A Reason To Celebrate

In September, I wrote an insight on Starbucks which included details on a new store concept called the Starbucks Reserve...

By Rebecca Ewing