December 5, 2011

Independent Grocery Chain Plans for Growth in Northeast Food Deserts

Who says that growth in the supermarket industry only comes from the top players? The Fresh Grocer – a seven...

By Brian List

November 22, 2011

Filene’s Basement Files Again?

Syms Corp. and wholly-owned subsidiary Filene’s Basement LLC recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Syms Corp. subsequently announced it...

By Natasha Perry

November 21, 2011

Google Wallet Is Starting to Take Off

A few months ago I wrote an Insight about Google Wallet and the future of mobile payments and I asked...

By Matt Werhner

November 11, 2011

Fresh & Easy Opens Smaller ‘Express Format’ in Los Angeles, CA

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market deputed a smaller format this month with its first Fresh & Easy Express in a...

By Brian List

November 11, 2011

Fresh & Easy Opens Smaller ‘Express Format’ in Los Angeles, CA

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market deputed a smaller format this month with its first Fresh & Easy Express in a...

By superadmin

November 11, 2011

Red Robin Keeps Bobbin’ Along

As we’ve been reporting in recent years, ‘better burgers’ are one of the hottest trends in the foodservice industry today....

By Linda Helman

November 7, 2011

Amazon Targets Black Friday to Offer Best Buys?

It seems every year the competition for Black Friday retail sales intensifies.  Many retailers which once swore they would not...

By Arthur Rosenberg

October 31, 2011

Lowe’s Lows Could Portend Election Woes

A couple of Insights ago I reported on the aftermath of a rarity in Lowe’s history, a true crisis.  Worse...

By Arthur Rosenberg

October 28, 2011

Leading Chain Tenants Insight – October 2011

Coming Soon – 2012 Leading Chain Tenants Directory  Each year at this time, Chain Store Guide takes a snapshot of...

By Linda Helman

October 26, 2011

Apparel Companies to Watch: A Follow-Up Report

It’s exciting to be able to predict the future and be right. Three years ago, I selected five Companies to...

By Natasha Perry

October 10, 2011

A Changing of the Tide at Winn Dixie?

Since filing for bankruptcy protection in 2005, Winn-Dixie has gone through numerous changes to repair its tarnished image and balance...

By Brian List

October 10, 2011

Darden Does It Right

Forbes recently named its 15 Best Chain Restaurants based on quality, taste, speed of service, friendliness of service, cleanliness, overall...

By Linda Helman