Chain Store News – January 16, 2017

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.

Save-A-Lot carves niche serving communities that Publix and others overlook  – January 16, 2017

     Related AggData:  Save-A-Lot (Onex)

The vast Wells Fargo branch network is shrinking.  – January 13, 2017

     Related AggData:  Wells Fargo

RNR Tire Express and Custom Wheels eyes expansion in Greeley  – January 12, 2017

     Related AggData:  RNR Tire Express

Fresh Thyme will add two more stores in Omaha next month  – January 12, 2017

     Related AggData:  Fresh Thyme

J.C. Penney anticipating store closures, but emphasizes importance of brick and mortar  – January 11, 2017

     Related AggData:  JCPenney

FedEx to open shipping centers in Walgreens stores  – January 11, 2017

     Related AggData:  FedEx,  Walgreens

As some retailers close stores, Aéropostale reopens 500 doors  – January 11, 2017

     Related AggData:  Aéropostale

Sprouts Farmer's Market To Keep Growing  – January 10, 2017

     Related AggData:  Sprouts Farmers Market

7-Eleven Tops Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List  – January 10, 2017

     Related AggData:  7-Eleven

Pizza Patrón franchisee acquires chain  – January 10, 2017

     Related AggData:  Pizza Patrón

Cerberus acquires Garden Fresh  – January 10, 2017

     Related AggData:  Sweet Tomatoes

Gildan wins American Apparel auction with $88M bid  – January 10, 2017

     Related AggData:  American Apparel

Popeyes Enjoys 'Another Year of Strong Growth'  – January 10, 2017

     Related AggData:  Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

McDonald’s agrees to sell China unit  – January 9, 2017

     Related AggData:  McDonald's China

Denny’s Reports Best Rate of Expansion in 5 Years  – January 9, 2017

     Related AggData:  Denny's

Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shops Opens 100th Store  – January 9, 2017

     Related AggData:  Erbert & Gerbert's

The Limited is closing all of its 250 stores  – January 6, 2017

     Related AggData:  The Limited

Great Harvest Bread CEO: Competitors should be worried  – January 5, 2017

     Related AggData:  Great Harvest Bread Co

9Round Opens Milestone 450th Location, Eyes 1,000 Clubs by 2019  – January 5, 2017

     Related AggData:  9Round

Sears Holdings to close 150 Sears and Kmart stores, sell Craftsman brand  – January 5, 2017

     Related AggData:  Sears,  Kmart

Giant Eagle To Close Seven Ohio Stores, Several Others Across Footprint  – January 5, 2017

     Related AggData:  Giant Eagle

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Buys 44 Locations from Franchisee  – January 5, 2017

     Related AggData:  Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

RaceTrac Doubling Down on Florida Expansion  – January 4, 2017

     Related AggData:  RaceTrac

Rita’s acquired by private-equity groups  – January 3, 2017

     Related AggData:  Rita's Italian Ice