Chain Store News - February 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.

American closing, nearly 1,000 employees affected  - February 17, 2014

     Related AggData:  American TV & Appliance

Federated Co-operatives Limited to purchase 14 food stores from Sobeys Inc  - February 14, 2014

     Related AggData:  Sobeys

Sobeys
Sobeys

Jos. A. Bank to buy Eddie Bauer in bid to stay independent  - February 14, 2014

     Related AggData:  Jos. A. Bank Clothiers,    Eddie Bauer

Casey’s General Stores Buying Stop-N-Go Chain  - February 13, 2014

     Related AggData: Casey's General Stores

Burger King reaps benefits of refranchising  - February 13, 2014

     Related AggData:  Burger King,   Burger King Canada,   Burger King Mexico,   Burger King Middle EastBurger King Puerto Rico

Grocery wars to continue in 2014  - February 12, 2014

     Related AggData: H-E-B,   Kroger,   Whole Foods Market,   Trader Joe's,   The Fresh Market,   Fiesta Mart,  Sprouts Farmers Market,   ALDI

Report: Fox & Hound, Champps parent nears $120M bankruptcy deal  - February 11, 2014

     Related AggData:  Fox and Hound,   Champps Americana

Moe's Southwest Grill Inks 17-Unit Franchise Deal in Dallas  - February 11, 2014

     Related AggData:  Moe's Southwest Grill

Five questions with First Watch CEO Ken Pendery  - February 7, 2014

     Related AggData:  First Watch Restaurants

Dunkin' Donuts Plans 22 New Restaurants Throughout The Greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. Area  - February 6, 2014

     Related AggData:  Dunkin' Donuts

Goddard Systems, Inc. Announces Strong 2013 with 41 New Franchise Agreements and 18 School Openings.  - February 6, 2014

     Related AggData:  The Goddard School

Hobby Lobby to open 70 stores this year  - February 5, 2014

     Related AggData:  Hobby Lobby Stores

7-Eleven Puts 72 Recently Acquired Stores Up For Sale  - February 5, 2014

     Related AggData:  7-Eleven

Buffet Partners Files for Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code  - February 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  Furr's Fresh Buffet

Radioshack will close 500 of its stores in effort to revamp the brand's image from 'old-school' to 'hip'  - February 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  RadioShack

Rita’s Italian Ice Awards Largest Area Franchise Agreement  - February 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  Rita's Italian Ice