Chain Store News – June 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.

Dollar Tree to sell 330 Family Dollar stores to Sycamore Partners  -May 29, 2015

     Related AggData:  Family Dollar Stores,   Dollar Tree

Hot Topic to Acquire Geeknet  -May 28, 2015

     Related AggData:  Hot Topic

Boot Barn Up on Sales, Earnings  -May 28, 2015

     Related AggData:  Boot Barn

Ulta Beauty sits pretty as profits, sales continue to rise  -May 28, 2015

     Related AggData:  ULTA Beauty

First Watch Restaurants acquires The Egg & I  -May 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  First Watch Restaurants

Jackmont Hospitality and JIB Management Purchase Florida TGI Fridays Restaurants  -May 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  TGI Fridays

Fuzzy's Taco Shop to Open 20-Plus Units in Florida  -May 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Smashburger Expands United States Presence Along East Coast  -May 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  Smashburger

Jamba, Inc. Continues Move to Asset-Light Model with Refranchising of Additional Stores  -May 26, 2015

     Related AggData:  Jamba Juice

Monro buys Car-X franchise biz   -May 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Monro Muffler Brake,   Car-X Auto Service

Sandwich chain Which Wich plans expansion in Greater Boston  -May 20, 2015

     Related AggData:  Which Wich

American Tire Depot Opens New SoCal Locations  -May 20, 2015

     Related AggData:  American Tire Depot

Moe’s Southwest Grill opens 600th unit  -May 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Moe's Southwest Grill

Red Robin 1Q net income rises on brand enhancements  -May 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Honest-1 Auto Care committed to comfort  -May 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Honest-1 Auto Care

McAlister’s Deli Signs Three Development Agreements in Georgia and Florida  -May 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  McAlister's Deli

Dunkin’ Donuts Seeks Franchise Candidates in Alabama and Mississippi  -May 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Dunkin' Donuts

Meijer sets June 23 opening for Kenosha, Grafton stores   -May 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Meijer

Tedeschi food chain sold to 7-Eleven   -May 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Tedeschi Food Shops,   7-Eleven US

Bi-Lo Holdings changes name to 'avoid confusion'   -May 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  BI-LO,   Winn-Dixie,   Harveys Supermarket

Ascena to buy Ann Taylor parent for $2.16B   -May 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Ann Taylor,   LOFT