October 10, 2013

Convenience Store Battle Brewing, Part 2

Industry blogger Steven Johnson refers to them as ‘grocerants.’ Pennsylvania-based retailer Sheetz calls its stores ‘convenience restaurants.’ Whatever you call...

By Linda Helman

October 9, 2013

Target Follows Best Buy to Embrace Showrooming

Over the past couple of years the term showrooming has become pretty much ubiquitous as the phenomenon developed and naturally...

By Arthur Rosenberg

October 9, 2013

Juicy Couture Gets Squeezed

Fifth & Pacific Cos., known for it’s high-end women’s fashion and accessories, has agreed to sell its Juicy Couture brand...

By Natasha Perry

October 8, 2013

Big Break For Tableside Technology

Casual dining chain Chili’s is taking the leap to the next generation of customer service. The chain announced in September...

By Matt Werhner

October 7, 2013

There's a Convenience Store Battle Brewing in the Tampa Market

The Tampa, FL area has recently become a hotbed for aggressive convenience store companies, with some of the best in...

By Brian List

September 13, 2013

Walgreens Acquisition of Kerr Drug to Trigger Market Share Changes

According to the CSG report, Walgreens strengthens its already strong presence within the Charlotte metro, but will still lag behind...

By Brian List

September 12, 2013

Operating a Home Center Warehouse Is No Slam Dunk

For well over two decades the Chain Store Guide Index of Leading Companies has featured The Home Depot, Lowe’s and...

By Arthur Rosenberg

September 12, 2013

If I Am Supposed To See The Sunrise, It Should Happen Later In The Day

The restaurant industry as a whole, especially the QSR and fast-casual segments, has been placing increasing emphasis on the breakfast...

By Linda Helman

September 11, 2013

Harris Teeter Testing Mobile Wallet Application

As consumers are increasingly conducting more transactions on their mobile devices, grocery chain Harris Teeter is in the process of...

By Matt Werhner

September 11, 2013

Black & Denim Brings Business To Ybor

Black & Denim Apparel Company opened its first concept store in Tampa, FL. I had the privilege of attending.

By Natasha Perry

September 11, 2013

Black & Denim Brings Business To Ybor

Black & Denim Apparel Company opened its first concept store in Tampa, FL. I had the privilege of attending.

By superadmin

September 9, 2013

Sam's Club – A Big Box Store with a Small Town Feel

Recently I had the privilege of attending the grand re-opening of a newly remodeled Sam’s Club in Lakeland, FL –...

By Brian List