Chain Store News – October 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.

Dunkin’ Donuts to shutter 100 U.S. stores, stock drops  – October 1, 2015

     Related AggData:  Dunkin' Donuts

Retailers Raise Number of Store Openings Planned for the Next Two Years  –September 29, 2015

     Related AggData: SUBWAYDollar GeneralFamily Dollar StoresFive GuysPizza Hut

Pie Five Moves Into North Carolina  –September 29, 2015

Pie Five Brings Fast Casual Pizza Concept to South Florida with 28 Store Deal  –September 16, 2015

     Related AggData:  Pie Five Pizza Co.

Wakefern Bids on 12 A&P Stores  –September 28, 2015

A&P: More than 100 bidders in store auction  –September 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  A&P

A&P Wins Approval of Store Sales for Total of $370 Million  –September 21, 2015

Related AggData:  A&PAcme MarketsStop & Shop

Staples-Office Depot merger's new obstacle: Europe  –September 25, 2015

     Related AggData:  StaplesOffice Depot

Grocery chain Haggen is leaving California, Nevada and Arizona  –September 24, 2015

Haggen to downsize to core and possibly sell  –September 16, 2015

     Related AggData:  Haggen

Lenny's Plans for Nearly 50 New Tennessee Stores by 2017  –September 23, 2015

     Related AggData:  Lenny’s Sub Shop

Smart & Final to Open 100 Stores Over Four Years  –September 22, 2015

     Related AggData:  Smart & Final

Kiddie Academy® Expands Footprint in Texas with Six New Locations  –September 22, 2015

     Related AggData:  Kiddie Academy

Couche-Tard Eliminates Kangaroo Express Name, Others As It Launches Refreshed ‘Circle K’ Banner  –September 22, 2015

     Related AggData:  Couche-TardCircle K StoresThe Pantry

Canadian company completes acquisition of Jack's Pets  –September 22, 2015

     Related AggData:  Jack's Pets,  Pet Valu

Pancheros Mexican Grill Prepares For Growth With New POS System  –September 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Pancheros

Dickey’s steps up coast-to-coast growth  –September 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Duluth-based Maurices posts record profits  –September 20, 2015

     Related AggData:  maurices

Exclusive: Petco begins merger talks with PetSmart - sources  –September 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  PetcoPetSmart

BURGERFI opening 18 Dallas units  –September 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  BurgerFi

Dollar Store Sector Cashes In  –September 17, 2015

     Related AggData:  Dollar General,  Family Dollar Stores

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market to open 14 Southern California locations  –September 15, 2015

     Related AggData:  Grocery Outlet