Chain Store News - March 17, 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.

Ulta Beauty shares jump on improved 4Q  - March 14, 2014  

     Related AggData:  ULTA Beauty

Nine retailers closing the most stores  - March 13, 2014  

     Related AggData:  Abercrombie & Fitch,  Gilly HicksStaples,    Barnes and Noble,    Aéropostale,  

 JC Penney,   Office Depot,   Sears,   Toys "R" Us,   RadioShack

Report: Apollo considers bid for Dave & Buster’s  - March 13, 2014 

     Related AggData:  Dave and Buster's

Marco's Pizza Franchise Targets Miami Market for Growth  - March 13, 2014

     Related AggData:  Marco's Pizza

Papa Murphy’s files for $70M IPO Pizza chain will trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market  - March 12, 2014

      Related AggData:  Papa Murphy's

The Star Market chain will double in size with conversions of some Shaw's stores  - March 12, 2014

     Related AggData:  Shaw's

Men's Wearhouse stitches up deal to buy Jos. A. Bank   - March 11, 2014

     Related AggData:  The Men's Wearhouse,    Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Zoës Kitchen parent files for $80.5M IPO   - March 10, 2014

     Related AggData:  Zoës Kitchen

ABRA Auto Body & Glass Acquires 13 Repair Centers in Charlotte, NC  - March 10, 2014

     Related AggData:  Abra Auto Body and Glass

Ross Stores Opens 37 New Locations  - March 10, 2014 

     Related AggData:  Ross Stores,    dd’s DISCOUNTS

Report: Meijer's growth in Wisconsin will be rapid  - March 10, 2014 

     Related AggData:  Meijer

NJ retailer Ashley Stewart files for bankruptcy, will close 27 stores  - March 10, 2014 

     Related AggData:  Ashley Stewart

Mattress Firm to add 93 stores with acquisitions  - March 10, 2014 

     Related AggData:  Mattress Firm,    Sleep Experts

Maui Wowi Grants Empire Agreement to Delaware Franchisees  - March 8, 2014  

     Related AggData:  Maui Wowi

Bi-Lo Holdings Announces Banner Conversions for 10 Stores in Georgia  -March 7, 2014  

     Related AggData:  BI-LO,   Winn-Dixie,    Harveys Supermarket  

Dunkin' Donuts plans return to Sacramento  -March 7, 2014

     Related AggData:  Dunkin' Donuts

Investment firm Cerberus to buy Safeway for $9 billion  -March 6, 2014  

     Related AggData:  Safeway,    Albertsons

Corner Bakery Cafe Continues Rapid National Expansion Into Indianapolis  -March 6, 2014

     Related AggData:  Corner Bakery Cafe

Children's Place Retail Profit Falls, Initiates Dividend, To Rename Company  -March 6, 2014  

     Related AggData:  The Children's Place

PetSmart to open 70 stores  -March 6, 2014

      Related AggData:  PetSmart

PetSmart

Mass.-based Cumberland Farms to sell 27 stores  -March 4, 2014   

     Related AggData:  Cumberland Farms