Chain Store News - June 16, 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.

Restoration Hardware Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q1  -June 13, 2014

     Related AggData:  Restoration Hardware

Ann Proves Not All Retailers Had a Tough First Quarter (plans to open 50 stores and close 30 stores across its brands)  -June 13, 2014

     Related AggData:  Ann Taylor,     LOFT

Sycamore Seeks to Acquire Express After Buying Stake of 9.9%  -June 12, 2014

      Related AggData:  Express,     Hot Topic

The Gymboree Corporation Reports First Fiscal Quarter 2014 Results  -June 12, 2014

     Related AggData:  Gymboree,     Gymboree Play and Music

Tim Hortons plans American blitz  -June 12, 2014

     Related AggData:  Tim Hortons 

TCBY Yogurt and Mrs. Fields aim for 50-store franchise expansion in Phoenix  -June 12, 2014

     Related AggData:  TCBY,     Mrs. Fields Gifts

Batteries Plus Bulbs Finds Creative Way to Showcase “Wow Factor” at International Franchise Expo  -June 11, 2014

     Related AggData:   Batteries Plus Bulbs

RadioShack reports wider first-quarter loss (they plan to close 200 stores in 2014)  -June 10, 2014

     Related AggData:  RadioShack

Christopher & Banks Corporation Reports Results for the Thirteen Week Period Ended May 3, 2014  -June 10, 2014

     Related AggData:  Christopher & Banks

Pueblo Chick-fil-A to open in fall with play area, giveaways (opening 88 stores in 2014)   -June 10, 2014

     Related AggData:  Chick-fil-A

Pet retailer announces South Florida expansion  -June 10, 2014

     Related AggData:  Pet Supplies Plus

C-Store Expansion Pipeline Solid for Casey's  -June 9, 2014

     Related AggData:  Casey's General Stores

Zoës Kitchen First Quarter 2014 Total Revenue Up 47.4%  -June 9, 2014

     Related AggData:  Zoës Kitchen

Dollar General Backs Forecast, Expansion Depsite Q1  -June 3, 2014

     Related AggData:  Dollar General

Sycamore Partners Acquires Coldwater Creek Intellectual Property  -June 9, 2014

     Related AggData:  Coldwater Creek

Mattress Firm sales rise 20.9% in latest quarter Retailer adds 148 stores during period  -June 6, 2014

     Related AggData:  Mattress Firm

Dayton-based retailer bought out by Indy company  -June 6, 2014

     Related AggData:   LIDS

Discount Tire: 6 new stores in 5 states  -June 5, 2014

    Related AggData:  Discount Tire   

Whole Foods plans multiple stores in Capital Region  -June 5, 2014

     Related AggData:  Whole Foods Market

Capriotti's plans aggressive expansion in Houston  -June 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

Cabela's to open stores at three new locations  -June 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  Cabela's

Hot Teen Retailer Five Below Storms Houston With Eight New Store Openings Friday  -June 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  Five Below

Argonne Capital Completes Acquisition Of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina From Golden Gate Capital  -June 3, 2014

     Related AggData:  On The Border

Popeyes Gains Momentum with 5 Years of Consecutive Growth  -June 3, 2014

     Related AggData:  Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Auto Repair Franchise Takes Cue From Field of Dreams  -June 3, 2014

     Related AggData:  Christian Brothers Automotive