Chain Store News – July 1, 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.

Pep Boys to consider sale, merger options  -June 30, 2015

     Related AggData:  Pep Boys

KBP acquires 24 KFC units  -June 30, 2015

     Related AggData:  KFC US

Del Taco eyes growth after completing merger  -June 30, 2015

     Related AggData:  Del Taco

CiCi’s Pizza CEO discusses brand refresh  -June 30, 2015

     Related AggData:  CiCi’s Pizza

Uncle Maddio's Opens 13th Atlanta Location  -June 29, 2015

Uncle Maddio’s receives equity investment  -June 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  Uncle Maddio's Pizza

Brinker acquires Chili's franchisee for $106.5M  -June 25, 2015

     Related AggData:  Chili's Grill & Bar

Tire Discounters expanding into Chattanooga  -June 25, 2015

     Related AggData:  Tire Discounters

Ahold-Delhaize Deal Would Create One of Largest Grocery Chains in U.S.  -June 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  Food LionHannaford Supermarkets, Stop & Shop, Giant FoodGiant Food Stores

Gap Making Right Decisions To Improve Top And Bottom Lines   -June 22, 2015 

     Related AggData: Gap

Anna’s Linens to liquidate  -June 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Anna's Linens

Fogo de Chao raises $88M in public debut  -June 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Fogo de Chão

Office Depot shareholders vote to merge with Staples  -June 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Office Depot,  Staples

Chronic Tacos Looks to Take SoCal Flair Across U.S.  -June 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Chronic Tacos

Kidswear Retailer Ezrani to Liquidate Assets in Bankruptcy  -June 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Ruum American Kids Wear

McDonald's to Do More Closings Than Openings This Year  -June 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  McDonald's US

Shopko Continues Substantial Growth in 2015 With Opening of 15 New Stores in July Company Opening Over 50 Stores in 2015  -June 16, 2015

     Related AggData:  Shopko

Johnny Rockets Targets Promising Real Estate Markets For Nationwide Franchise Growth  -June 16, 2015

     Related AggData:  Johnny Rockets

A&P shopping nearly half of its 301 stores  -June 16, 2015

     Related AggData:  A&P

Blink Fitness Launches National Franchise Program  -June 15, 2015

     Related AggData:  Blink Fitness

Zoës Kitchen CEO outlines expansion plans  -June 15, 2015

     Related AggData:  Zoës Kitchen

Fosters Freeze acquired by investment group  -June 15, 2015

     Related AggData:  Fosters Freeze