Chain Store News – November 16, 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.

Marriott Buys Rival Hotel Chain Starwood for $12.2 Billion  – November 16, 2015
     Related AggData:  Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Conn's Touches the 100th Mark with New Las Vegas Store  – November 13, 2015
     Related AggData:  Conn's

Advance Auto Parts reports profit, closing 30 additional stores  – November 12, 2015
     Related AggData:  Advance Auto Parts

What's changing—and what isn't—as Kroger buys Mariano's  – November 11, 2015
     Related AggData:  Kroger,  Roundy's Supermarkets,  Mariano's

Huddle House Setting Pace For Record Year In 2015  – November 10, 2015
     Related AggData:  Huddle House

Private Equity Firm Prepares to Purchase Houlihan's  – November 10, 2015
     Related AggData:  Houlihans Restaurants

Villa Enterprises Changes Name to Villa Restaurant Group  – November 10, 2015
     Related AggData:  Villa Restaurant Group

PostNet Continues Expansion in Texas  – November 10, 2015
     Related AggData: PostNet

Haggen Seeks to Sell All Remaining Stores; Albertsons looking to acquire 36 locations  – November 10, 2015
     Related AggData:  Haggen,  Albertsons

Wawa is expanding to South Florida with 120 new stores  – November 10, 2015
     Related AggData:  Wawa

Checkers Drive-in seeks to expand burger chain in Twin Cities  – November 9, 2015
     Related AggData:  Checkers Drive-In Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse Looks to Beef Up 2016 Growth  – November 9, 2015
     Related AggData:  Texas Roadhouse

Bass Pro Shops explores bid for Cabela's: Sources  – November 5, 2015
     Related AggData:  Bass Pro Shops,  Cabela's

Noodles & Company to close 16 underperforming units  – November 5, 2015
     Related AggData:  Noodles & Company

La Madeleine Targets Southwest  – November 5, 2015
     Related AggData:  La Madeleine

Here's A List Of All The Stores Target Is Closing  – November 4, 2015
     Related AggData:  Target

Belk owners approve $3B sale of Southern retail dynasty  – November 4, 2015
     Related AggData:  Belk

American Eagle buys Iowa-based Tailgate Clothing Co.  – November 3, 2015
     Related AggData:  American Eagle Outfitters

Chuy’s shares soar on strong earnings report  – November 3, 2015
     Related AggData:  Chuy's

Kahala Acquires Maui Wowi  – November 3, 2015
     Related AggData:  Maui Wowi

Pricing Lifts Red Robin Q3  – November 3, 2015
     Related AggData:  Red Robin

Dollar Tree Completes Divestiture of 330 Family Dollar Stores to Dollar Express  – November 2, 2015
     Related AggData:  Dollar Tree,  Family Dollar

Fallas Stores rolls out in former Anna’s locations  – November 1, 2015
     Related AggData:  Fallas,  Anna's Linens