September 9, 2014

Starbucks Has a Retail Format for Everyone

With over 21,000 locations in 65 countries, Starbucks has perfected its current store format. Whether you are in the Starbucks...

By Rebecca Ewing

September 9, 2014

Surf Expo 2014

I was able to attend Surf Expo 2014, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida September 4-6....

By Natasha Perry

September 9, 2014

Online Shoppers Increasingly Using Mobile Devices

Mobile devices have become a staple in the modern American consumer’s shopping habits. Now, a new report is highlighting a...

By Brian List

September 8, 2014

More Merger Talk: Staples/Office Depot?

Chain Store Guide’s two most recent Discount Insights focused on the roller coaster ride that was begun when Family Dollar...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 8, 2014

Artie T Bought Market Basket, Now What?

As a follow up to the previous grocery insight, the Market Basket conflict has finally come to an end with...

By Rebecca Ewing

August 15, 2014

Report Highlights Walgreens' Growth Areas

A new report released in August has highlighted key markets for Walgreen’s pharmacy store increases throughout various growth areas across...

By Brian List

August 14, 2014

Red Lobster: A Sea of Changes

As I button up my crisp, extra-starched white oxford shirt and wrap my black pinstriped serving apron around my waist,...

By Loren McCollom

August 14, 2014

Home Depot Adds New Dimensions

Back in the 1990’s, Home Depot was thriving during its second decade of existence.  At its creation, the company was...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 13, 2014

We're Seeing Dots Again

The trendy women’s clothing retailer, Dots, shuttered all 359 stores when it went bankrupt last spring. But recently a new...

By Natasha Perry

August 12, 2014

Prestige Properties Gives Us One More Reason to Visit New York City

New York City is undoubtedly one of America’s top destinations for shopping and on August 14 there will be one...

By Rebecca Ewing

August 11, 2014

Walmart's New Website Takes Aim at Amazon

What happens when the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer challenges the most dominant e-commerce retailer? Enhancements and upgrades that ultimately improve...

By Brian List

August 11, 2014

Market Basket: An American Success Story Turns Into A Family Feud

I don’t think anyone could have guessed the chain of events that have occurred since June 23 when Arthur T....

By Rebecca Ewing