Chain Store News - August 15, 2014

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.

Dollar General joins fight to buy Family Dollar  - August 15, 2014

Dollar General Said to Explore Family Dollar Bid  - August 5, 2014

     Related AggData:  Dollar GeneralFamily Dollar Stores

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Earnings: Why the Stock Is One of the Biggest Losers Today  - August 15, 2014

     Related AggData:  Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Bar Louie Seeks San Diego Area Entrepreneurs To Open Neighborhood Restaurants  - August 13, 2014

     Related AggData:  Bar Louie

Wet Seal Opens ‘Plus’ Stores  - August 12, 2014

     Related AggData:  Wet Seal,     Arden B

Schlotzsky’s® Inks Franchise Partnership in Oklahoma City  - August 12, 2014

     Related AggData:  Schlotzsky's

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Continues Rapid Expansion  - August 11, 2014

     Related AggData:  Maui Wowi

Tim Hortons restaurant chain signs New Jersey deal  - August 9, 2014

     Related AggData:  Tim Hortons

Tumi Holdings Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2014  - August 7, 2014

     Related AggData:  Tumi

Don't call it a comeback: Captain D's CEO on the chain's big growth plans  - August 7, 2014

     Related AggData:  Captain D's Seafood Restaurant

Walgreens to buy up Alliance Boots  - August 6, 2014

     Related AggData:  Walgreens,   Boots UK

Fiesta to ‘fine-tune and evolve brands’ in 2014  - August 6, 2014

     Related AggData:  Pollo Tropical,    Taco Cabana

Guitar Center Going Big Into Media, Expanding Retail  - August 6, 2014

     Related AggData:  Guitar Center

Office Depot to close 165 stores this year; settles lawsuit for $80 million  - August 5, 2014

     Related AggData:  Office Depot

Togo's Expands Presence In California With New Franchise Agreements  - August 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  Togo's Eateries

Peet's Coffee & Tea acquires Mighty Leaf Tea  - August 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  Peet's Coffee & Tea

Gold's Gym Continues Aggressive Growth Strategy with Acquisition of The Rush Fitness Complex  - July 28, 2014

     Related AggData:  Gold's GymThe Rush Fitness Complex