Chain Store News – October 3, 2016

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.

Bass Pro Shops acquiring Cabela's for $5.5B   – October 3, 2016

     Related AggData:  Bass Pro Shops,   Cabela's

Souplantation, Sweet Tomatoes owner files for bankruptcy   – October 3, 2016   – October 3, 2016

     Related AggData:  Sweet Tomatoes

TSC buys pet supply company   – September 29, 2016

     Related AggData:  Tractor Supply Co.,   Petsense

Massage Heights Expands Footprint in Virginia With First Vienna Location   – September 29, 2016

     Related AggData:  Massage Heights

Così lenders agree to pay $6.8M for chain   – September 29, 2016

     Related AggData:  Cosi

Sprouts confirms Florida, North Carolina expansion    – September 28, 2016

     Related AggData:  Sprouts Farmers Market

Black-eyed Pea closes Texas restaurants following bankruptcy    – September 28, 2016

     Related AggData:  Black-eyed Pea

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom Signs Franchise Agreements To Open Nearly Two Dozen Locations Across Eight States   – September 27, 2016

     Related AggData:  Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom

Fox & Hound, Champps to be acquired for $26.8M   – September 27, 2016

     Related AggData:  Fox & Hound,   Champps Americana

Academy opens new store in New Caney   – September 23, 2016

     Related AggData:  Academy Sports + Outdoors

Edible Arrangements® sees spike in new Franchise Agreements   – September 22, 2016

     Related AggData:  Edible Arrangements

Bed Bath & Beyond misses expectations despite web sales surge  – September 22, 2016

     Related AggData:  Bed Bath & Beyond

New Store Openings Boost Autozone’s Profit  – September 22, 2016

     Related AggData:  Autozone

Here's where the 64 Kmart stores are closing  – September 21, 2016

     Related AggData:  Kmart

A Q4 Force in 2016: Huddle House Poised to Finish Year Strong   – September 20, 2016

     Related AggData:  Huddle House

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Inks Franchise Deals for 15 New Stores   – September 20, 2016

     Related AggData:  Bruster's Ice Cream

 Business Brief: Wawa Convenience Stores To Enter Northeast Florida Market   – September 19, 2016

     Related AggData:  Wawa

Captain D's Propels Franchise Expansion in Central Florida   – September 19, 2016 

     Related AggData:  Captain D's

Aeropostale to keep 400 stores     – September 16, 2016 

     Related AggData:  Aéropostale

Newk’s Eatery Signs 15-Unit Development Agreement In Indiana   – September 15, 2016 

     Related AggData:  Newk's Eatery

Paris Baguette Continues Aggressive U.S. Franchise Expansion with First Multi-Unit Deal    – September 15, 2016 

     Related AggData:  Paris Baguette USA