Chain Store News - July 15, 2013

This is an ongoing feature we will be posting a few times a month called "Chain Store News."  In it, we will track and summarize news about major changes in various chain stores throughout the country such as broad store closings, openings, or acquisitions.  We will then point you to our lists of relevant data so you can see how these changes might affect the retail landscape overall.

Zaxby's headed west with 18-unit deal  -June 28, 2013

Related AggData:  Zaxby's

Tops Reopens 12 Stores Under Own Banner  -July 3, 2013

Related AggData:  Tops Markets

After a stall, Kroger could add clinics  -July 5, 2013

Related AggData:  Kroger,  The Little Clinic

CiCi's Targets Southern California  -July 9, 2013

Related AggData:  CiCi’s Pizza

10 Fastest Growing Grocery Chains  -July 10, 2013

Related AggData:  Walmart,   Aldi,   Save-A-Lot,  Whole Foods Market,  Trader Joe’s,  Food Lion,   The Fresh Market,  Sunflower Farmers Market,   Grocery Outlet,   Food 4 Less

Kroger adds Harris Teeter to supermarket network  -July 10, 2013

Related AggData:  Kroger,   Harris Teeter

Orange Leaf opens first Jacksonville frozen yogurt store  -July 12, 2013

Related AggData:  Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

Krispy Kreme Completes Refranchising of Dallas, Texas Market  -July 15, 2013

Related AggData:  Krispy Kreme

Auto parts supplier shutting DCs (Uni Select closing up to 78 stores & 12 distribution centers)  -July 15, 2013

Related AggData:  Uni Select

Loblaw to buy Shoppers Drug Mart for $12.4B  -July 15, 2013

Related AggData:  Shoppers Drug Mart,   Loblaws