Chain Store News – February 16, 2015

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.

Nation's largest Christian bookstore and gift chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection  -February 13, 2015

     Related AggData:  Family Christian

Altamont Capital Partners Acquires Cotton Patch Cafe, LLC   -February 13, 2015

     Related AggData:  Cotton Patch Cafe

GNC Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results  -February 12, 2015

     Related AggData:  GNC (General Nutrition Centers)

Haggen readies first conversions  -February 11, 2015

     Related AggData:  Haggen,   Albertsons,   Safeway

Rite Aid Agrees to Buy TPG’s EnvisionRx for $2 Billion  -February 11, 2015

     Related AggData:  Rite Aid

The Cheesecake Factory Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2014  -February 11, 2015

     Related AggData:  The Cheesecake Factory

SONIC Drive-In to Enter 45th State, Rhode Island, with Plans for 20 to 25 Locations  -February 11, 2015

     Related AggData:  Sonic

Monro buying 8 Martino stores in Fla.  -February 10, 2015

     Related AggData:  Monro Muffler Brake Inc.

Urban Outfitters reports Q4 sales  -February 10, 2015

     Related AggData:  Urban Outfitters,   Free People,   Anthropologie,  

Sprouts Farmers Market Retains Investment Credentials In 2015  -February 10, 2015

     Related AggData:  Sprouts Farmers Market

WSJ: Sycamore Partners In Advanced Talks To Take Chico's FAS Private  -February 10, 2015

     Related AggData:  Chico's

Levy Acquisition Corp in the lead to acquire Del Taco -sources  -February 9, 2015

     Related AggData:  Del Taco

Whole Foods' Growing Store Count Will Accelerate the Company's Financial Performance  -February 9, 2015

     Related AggData:  Whole Foods Market

Great Wraps changing name, rebranding  -February 9, 2015

     Related AggData:  Great Wraps Grill

Five Below Earns Buy Rating On Its Bright Future Outlook  -February 6, 2015

     Related AggData:  Five Below

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings per Share of $1.07  -February 5, 2015

     Related AggData:  Buffalo Wild Wings

RadioShack Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After a Deal With Sprint  -February 5, 2015

     Related AggData:  RadioShack

Staples, Office Depot expect second time a charm in merger  -February 4, 2015

     Related AggData:  Staples,   Office Depot,

Amazon in Talks to Buy Some of RadioShack's Stores  -February 3, 2015

     Related AggData:  RadioShack

Forever 21 partners with Oracle, announces 600 new stores  -February 3, 2015

     Related AggData:  Forever 21

The Wendy's Company Reports Preliminary 2014 Results; Announces 2015 And Long-Term Outlook  -February 3, 2015

     Related AggData:  Wendy's

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results  -February 3, 2015

     Related AggData:  Chipotle Mexican Grill

Macy’s to Buy Bluemercury Spa and Beauty Chain  -February 3, 2015

     Related AggData:  Macy's,   BlueMercury

Largest U.S. Domino's Franchise Purchases 45 Stores in Indiana  -February 2, 2015

     Related AggData:  Domino's Pizza