Chain Store News – March 2, 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.

Good-bye 'Amelia's': New owner rebranding stores as Grocery Outlet Bargain Markets  – March 2, 2015

     Related AggData:  Amelia's Grocery Outlet,     Grocery Outlet

Shopko to open 20 Hometown department stores  – March 2, 2015

     Related AggData:   Shopko

GameStop continues diversifying by picking up 163 RadioShack locations to sell phones  – February 27, 2015

     Related AggData:   RadioShack,   GameStop

Hibbett expanding in Ohio, plans to add 90 stores in 2015   – February 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  Hibbett Sports

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill added 41 new units to pipeline in 2014  – February 26, 2015

     Related AggData:  Costa Vida

Smoothie Factory reports 60% growth in 2014  – February 26, 2015

     Related AggData:  Smoothie Factory

Stein Mart Announces 11 New Stores to Open This Year  – February 26, 2015

     Related AggData:  Stein Mart

Women's apparel retailer Chico's to shut 120 stores by 2017; odds favor Fargo store  – February 26, 2015

     Related AggData:  Chico's

Dollar Tree eyes merger close; Q4 results improve  – February 25, 2015

     Related AggData:  Dollar Tree,   Family Dollar Stores

Papa John’s reports record sales in 2014  – February 25, 2015

     Related AggData:  Papa John's

IHOP reports best same-store sales in a decade  – February 25, 2015

     Related AggData:  IHOP,    Applebee's

Sycamore Partners Abandons Attempt to Buy Chico’s FAS  – February 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  Chico's

McDonald's details pullback on restaurant openings  – February 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  McDonald's

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Announces Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results  – February 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  Big 5 Sporting Goods

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2014 Results  – February 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  The Vitamin Shoppe

Aldi sees potential for 450 stores in Texas  – February 23, 2015

     Related AggData:  ALDI

Einstein Noah to close 39 underperforming units  – February 23, 2015

     Related AggData:  Einstein Brothers

Mad Greens fast-casual chain turns 10 with big plans for growth  – February 23, 2015

     Related AggData:  Mad Greens

Fiesta Restaurant Group amps up growth plans  – February 20, 2015

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana parent to build on sales success  – February 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Pollo Tropical,   Taco Cabana

Jersey Mike's Opens 10 New England Locations  – February 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Jersey Mike's

Ann Taylor Parent Said to Be Working With JPMorgan on Sale  – February 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Ann Taylor

Investors chow down on Potbelly news  – February 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Potbelly Sandwich Works

Chanticleer Holdings to Acquire Better Burger Concept BGR: The Burger Joint  – February 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  The Burger Joint

Dunkin’ Donuts Announces Plans For 46 New Restaurants In Indiana  – February 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  Dunkin' Donuts

VF plans to open 150 stores  – February 17, 2015

     Related AggData:  The North Face,   Timberland,    Vans,   7 For All Mankindlucy,   SplendidNautica