Chain Store News – February 16, 2016

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.

What's next after Wal-Mart's store closings  – February 16, 2016

     Related AggData:  WalmartWalmart Canada,  Walmart Mexico,  Walmart China

Kroger Poised to Acquire The Fresh Market  – February 11, 2016

     Related AggData: KrogerThe Fresh Market

Kiddie Academy® Named a Fastest Growing Franchise for 2016  – February 11, 2016

     Related AggData:  Kiddie Academy

Skechers plans to open as many as 340 stores this year  – February 11, 2016

     Related AggData:  SKECHERS

Staples garners EU approval for Office Depot acquisition  – February 10, 2016

     Related AggData:  Staples,   Office Depot

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Second Fiscal Quarter Financial Results  – February 10, 2016

     Related AggData:  Pie Five Pizza Co.

MOD Pizza Opens 100th Store  – February 10, 2016

     Related AggData:  MOD Pizza

Family Dollar store coming to downtown Columbus, will be brand’s 20th location in market  – February 9, 2016

     Related AggData:  Family Dollar Stores

Down $35 million, Fairway may face bankruptcy  – February 9, 2016

     Related AggData:  Fairway Market

Tractor Supply Company Announces Grand Opening of 1,500th Store  – February 9, 2016

     Related AggData:  Tractor Supply Co.

Why The Habit Restaurants, Inc. Stock Dropped 11% Last Month  – February 6, 2016

     Related AggData:  The Habit Burger Grill

Report: Sports Authority is preparing for bankruptcy  – February 5, 2016

     Related AggData:  Sports Authority

TCF Bank trims 33 more retail branches in Chicago area  – February 5, 2016

     Related AggData:  TCF Bank

For American Apparel, now out of bankruptcy, it's 'the start of a new day'  – February 5, 2016

     Related AggData:  American Apparel

Mattress Firm (MFRM) Completes Takeover of Sleepy's  – February 5, 2016

     Related AggData:  Mattress Firm,   Sleepy's

Deal Done: Icahn Gets Keys to Pep Boys  – February 5, 2016

Pep Boys

Ovation Brands' new owner closes 74 underperforming locations  – February 5, 2016

     Related AggData:  Buffets Inc.

Murphy USA Entering Three New States in 2016  – February 4, 2016

     Related AggData:  Murphy USA

Lowe's to buy Canadian rival Rona for $2.3 billion in cash  – February 3, 2016

     Related AggData:  Lowe'sLowe's CanadaRONA

Cicis Sets Sales Record with 11th Quarter of Growth  – February 3, 2016

     Related AggData:  CiCi's Pizza

Hancock Fabrics files for bankruptcy, considers sale of company  – February 2, 2016

     Related AggData:  Hancock Fabrics

Michaels purchases craft wholesaler for $150M  – February 2, 2016

     Related AggData:  Michaels Stores

First Watch Inks Largest Franchise Agreement to Date  – February 2, 2016

     Related AggData:  First Watch Restaurants

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results  – February 2, 2016

     Related AggData:  Boot Barn

BD’s Mongolian Grill buys Flat Top Grill  – February 1, 2016

   Related AggData:  bd's Mongolian Grill

A billion-dollar Australian clothing company most people have never heard of has plans to take over America  – February 1, 2016

   Related AggData:  Cotton On