Chain Store News - April 1, 2014

Robbie Gale

In the "Chain Store News" we track news about major changes in various chain stores throughout the country such as broad store closings, openings, or acquisitions.  We then point you to our lists of relevant data so you can see how these changes might affect the retail landscape overall.

Huddle House Enters 50th Anniversary Year With Robust First Quarter Growth   - March 31, 2014

     Related AggData:  Huddle House

Johnny Carino's parent Fired Up files for Ch. 11  - March 31, 2014

     Related AggData:  Johnny Carino's

Johnny Rockets Targets Texas Markets For Further Expansion  - March 31, 2014

     Related AggData:  Johnny Rockets

Maurices Opens 900th Store, Aims For 1,300  - March 27, 2014

     Related AggData:  maurices

Brookstone plans bankruptcy filing  - March 27, 2014

     Related AggData:   Brookstone,    Spencer's

Fisher Auto Parts acquires controlling interest in KOI  - March 26, 2014

     Related AggData:  Fisher Auto Parts,    Federated Auto Parts

Walgreen Co. to close 76 unprofitable stores  - March 25, 2014

     Related AggData:  Walgreens

Five Below fourth-quarter profit rises 31%  - March 25, 2014

     Related AggData:  Five Below

Mrs. Green’s Opens First New Jersey Store  - March 25, 2014

     Related AggData:  Mrs. Green's Natural Market

McAlister’s Deli Partners with Lenders for Franchise Expansion Nationwide  - March 24, 2014

     Related AggData:  McAlister's Deli

Loblaw-Shoppers’ $12.4B takeover deal approved, but retail giant must sell stores  - March 21, 2014

     Related AggData:  Shoppers Drug Mart,    Loblaws

Tiffany swings to Q4 loss on Swatch settlement; 13 new stores planned  - March 21, 2014

     Related AggData:  Tiffany & Co

Corner Bakery Cafe plans 10-location expansion in KC area  - March 21, 2014

     Related AggData:  Corner Bakery Cafe

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Continues East Coast Expansion with South Windsor Opening  - March 20, 2014

     Related AggData:  Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill

Burlington Coat Factory net income drops in Q4; will open 25 net new stores  - March 20, 2014

     Related AggData:  Burlington Coat Factory

Weather, promotions hurt Cato Q4 net income; 64 new stores planned  - March 20, 2014

     Related AggData:  Cato Fashions

Arby’s Announces Franchise Deal in Tampa, Florida  - March 18, 2014

     Related AggData:  Arby's