Chain Store News – May 1, 2015

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.

Safeway owner said to be eyeing an IPO amid job cuts by grocer  -April 29, 2015

     Related AggData:  Safeway,   Albertsons

Kroger Expands in Central Indiana to Create 3,400-Plus Jobs  -April 29, 2015

     Related AggData:  Kroger

Bob Evans to close 20 restaurants  -April 29, 2015

     Related AggData:  Bob Evans

Smart & Final Delivers Double-digit Sales Gains in Q1  -April 29, 2015

   Related AggData:  Smart & Final

SpartanNash buys Dan's Supermarket chain  -April 28, 2015

     Related AggData:  SpartanNash

Bojangles’ IPO could reap $106M  -April 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  Bojangles'

Lunds and Byerly's Rebrands Under Unified Name  -April 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  Lunds & Byerlys

Cabela’s to expand retail presence with new stores in US  -April 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  Cabela's

HoneyBaked Ham Co Preps For Growth  -April 24, 2015

    Related AggData:  HoneyBaked Ham

Rita's Italian Ice Partners With Sandella's Flatbread Café  -April 24, 2015

    Related AggData:  Rita's Italian,   Sandella's Flatbread Café

Dunkin’ Brands raises revenue outlook for 2015  -April 23, 2015

     Related AggData:  Dunkin' Donuts,  Baskin Robbins,  Dunkin' Donuts Canada,  Dunkin' Donuts China,  Dunkin' Donuts UK

McDonald’s closes 350 restaurants worldwide in 1Q  -April 22, 2015

     Related AggData:  McDonald's,   McDonald's China,   McDonald's Japan

Meineke parent sold to Ga. group  -April 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Meineke Car Care Centers/Econo Lube,   Merlin 200,000 Miles Shops,   Maaco Paint and Body,   Econo Lube N' Tune

Fogo de Chao files for $75M IPO  -April 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Fogo de Chão

Corner Bakery Cafe Looks to Ohio For Growth  -April 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Corner Bakery Cafe

Donatos Pizza Plans for 200 Units by 2018  -April 20, 2015

     Related AggData:  Donatos Pizzeria

Remodeling, expanded assortments boost 99 Cents Only results  -April 17, 2015

     Related AggData:  99 Cents Only Stores

Better Burgers in the Badger State: MOOYAH Opens First Location in Wisconsin  -April 17, 2015

     Related AggData:  MOOYAH

Checkers looks to add restaurant sites in the region  -April 16, 2015

     Related AggData:  Checkers Drive-In Restaurants