Chain Store News - December 16, 2013

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.

Batteries Plus Bulbs adds 55 stores in 2013   -December 12, 2013
     Related AggData:  Batteries Plus Bulbs

Whole Foods adds stores faster amid tougher competition  -December 12, 2013

     Related AggData:  Whole Foods

Chase Pulling Out of Dominick's  -December 12, 2013

     Related AggData:  Chase,       Dominick's Finer Foods

Home Depot expects eight new stores, 5% sales growth in fiscal 2014  -December 11, 2013

     Related AggData:  The Home Depot

Lumber Liquidators raises 2013 outlook; plans 30-40 stores in 2014  -December 10, 2013

     Related AggData:  Lumber Liquidators

Murphy USA Marks Milestone of 1,200 Stores  -December 10, 2013

     Related AggData:  Murphy USA

Pie Five Pizza Revolution Heads to the Beltway   -December 10, 2013

     Related AggData:  Pie Five Pizza Co.

Lucky Brand Jeans Sold for $225 Million to Leonard Green   -December 10, 2013

     Related AggData:  Lucky Brand,     kate spade

Giant Eagle to expand specialty pharmacy with Rx21 acquisition  -December 9, 2013

     Related AggData:  Giant Eagle

Linens ‘n Things acquired by Galaxy Brand Holdings; poised for comeback   -December 9, 2013

     Related AggData:  Linens 'n Things

Dollar General accelerates expansion, again  -December 5, 2013

     Related AggData:  Dollar General

Corner Bakery Cafe Inks Additional Development Agreements with Existing Franchise Partners -December 5, 2013

     Related AggData:  Corner Bakery Cafe

Mattress Firm acquiring 44 stores in two deals Deal covers Mattress People in Omaha, plus Perfect Mattress   -December 5, 2013

     Related AggData:  Mattress Firm

Robeks Smoothie Franchise Eyes More Non-Traditional Retail Locations   -December 3, 2013

     Related AggData:  Robeks

Krispy Kreme signs deal for 10 locations in Houston  -December 2, 2013

     Related AggData:  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts