Chain Store News – September 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.

TA Acquires Stable of Kentucky C-Stores, On Track for More   – August 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  TravelCenters of America

Chico's Beats on Q2 Earnings, Plans to Exit Boston Proper  – August 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  Chico's

Taco John’s Franchise Expanding Into Indianapolis, Plans 15 Locations  – August 26, 2015

      Related AggData:  Taco John's

Plus-size retailer Avenue Stores reportedly for sale  – August 26, 2015

     Related AggData:  Avenue

American Apparel Said to Seek Advisers for Bankruptcy Deal  – August 25, 2015

     Related AggData:  American Apparel

Marco’s Pizza Reveals Aggressive Development Plan for the Southeast  – August 25, 2015

     Related AggData:  Marco's Pizza

Tedeschi Food Shops Officially Part of 7-Eleven  – August 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  7-Eleven,   Tedeschi Food Shops

Belk Agrees to Be Bought by Sycamore for About $2.7 Billion   – August 24, 2015

     Related AggData:  Belk

Kirkland's Posts Wider Loss in Q2, Misses Revenue Estimates -  August 21, 2015

     Related AggData:    Kirkland's

The Fresh Market Posts Higher Q2 Sales; Comps Down  – August 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  The Fresh Market

Meineke to open 13 car care centers in Birmingham   – August 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Meineke Car Care Centers/Econo Lube

Ascena Retail Group completes approximately $2 billion acquisition of Ann  – August 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Ann Taylor,   LOFT

Food Management Partners acquires Ovation Brands  – August 20, 2015

     Related AggData:  Buffets Inc.,   Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse

Retail woes put future of area Bealls stores in doubt  – August 20, 2015

     Related AggData:  Stage Stores

Lowe's (LOW) Slips on Q2 Earnings Miss, FY15 Outlook Intact  – August 19, 2015

     Related AggData:  Lowe's

Staples: Office Depot acquisition on track for year-end closure  – August 18, 2015

     Related AggData:   Staples,   Office Depot

A&P Wants to Sell Off All Stores  – August 18, 2015

     Related AggData:  A&P

Petco files for IPO  – August 17, 2015

     Related AggData:  Petco

Here's a complete list of all the Haggen stores scheduled to close  – August 14, 2015

     Related AggData:  Haggen