Chain Store News – September 1, 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.

J. Crew sales slide amid 'challenging traffic environment'   – September 1, 2016

     Related AggData:  J.Crew

Report: Last-gasp bid could save Aeropostale from liquidation  – August 31, 2016

Aeropostale facing liquidation after losing Versa lifeline   – August 29, 2016

     Related AggData:  Aéropostale

Mohegan Tribe opening Smashburger franchise in Enfield; nearly 20 more planned in New England   – August 31, 2016

     Related AggData:  Smashburger

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar on Track with National Expansion Plans   – August 30, 2016

     Related AggData:  Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar

Fox & Hound, Champps close 25 units   – August 30, 2016

     Related AggData:  Fox & Hound,    Champps Americana

Abercrombie & Fitch Posts Big Q2 Loss, Says to Expect More   – August 30, 2016

     Related AggData:  Abercrombie & Fitch

Five Below to open its 500th store at Hamilton Crossings next week   – August 29, 2016

     Related AggData:  Five Below

Couche-Tard Buying 53 Sites In Louisiana  – August 29, 2016

     Related AggData:  Couche-Tard,   Circle K Stores,  Cracker Barrel Convenience Stores

Ulta shares fall despite Q2 earnings beat   – August 26, 2016

     Related AggData:  ULTA Beauty

Dollar General (DG) Lags Q2 Earnings & Sales; Stock Falls  – August 25, 2016

     Related AggData:  Dollar General

Destination Maternity Reports Second Quarter And First Six Months Fiscal 2016 Results   – August 25, 2016

     Related AggData:  Destination Maternity

Great Clips' 4,000th hair salon opens in Flat Rock   – August 25, 2016

     Related AggData:  Great Clips

Williams-Sonoma's second quarter profit slides    – August 24, 2016

     Related AggData:  Williams-Sonoma,  Pottery Barn Kids,  West Elm

Kirkland's (KIRK) Incurs Wider-than-Expected Loss in Q2    – August 24, 2016

     Related AggData:  Kirkland's

DSW Announces 21 New Stores to Open Fall 2016   – August 23, 2016

     Related AggData:  DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)

La-Z-Boy Reports Fiscal 2017 First-Quarter Results  – August 23, 2016

     Related AggData:  La-Z-Boy

Couche-Tard Acquiring CST Brands in $4.4B Deal  – August 22, 2016

     Related AggData:  Couche-Tard,   Circle K Stores

Frank's Auto stores become part of O'Reilly Auto Parts  – August 22, 2016

     Related AggData:  O'Reilly Auto Parts

Monro buying Clark Tire, six others   – August 19, 2016

     Related AggData:  Monro Muffler Brake

Ross Stores (ROST) Tops Q2 Earnings & Sales, Stock Gains   – August 19, 2016

     Related AggData:  Ross Stores,  dd’s DISCOUNTS

Report: Struggling American Apparel exploring sale options  – August 19, 2016

     Related AggData:  American Apparel

Nekter Juice Bar pressing out Q2 growth  – August 17, 2016

     Related AggData:  Nékter Juice Bar

Marco’s Pizza Announces Aggressive Growth Plan for Phoenix   – August 16, 2016

     Related AggData:  Marco's Pizza

ASI buys Performance Bicycle   – August 16, 2016

     Related AggData:  Performance Bicycle

 BrightStar Care to Add 26 Home Care Locations in Philadelphia     – August 15, 2016 

     Related AggData:  BrightStar Care

Flying High: Buffalo Wings & Rings Continues to Grow    – August 15, 2016

     Related AggData:  Buffalo Wings & Rings