Chain Store News - July 1, 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.

Quiznos emerges from bankruptcy  -July 1, 2014

     Related AggData:  Quiznos

Versa Capital's Vestis Retail Group to Acquire Sport Chalet  -June 30, 2014

     Related AggData:  Sport Chalet,    Eastern Mountain Sports,   Bob's Stores

Family Dollar closing 30 Carolinas stores; none in Charlotte  -June 30, 2014

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn calls for immediate sale of Family Dollar  -June 20, 2014

     Related AggData:  Family Dollar Stores

Arts and crafts chain Michaels returning to stock market; raises $472 million in IPO   -June 27, 2014

     Related AggData:  Michaels Stores

Bebe To Cut Jobs, Exit Its Money-losing 2b Business  -June 27, 2014

     Related AggData:  bebe

maurices Continues Major Expansion  -June 24, 2014

     Related AggData:  maurices

Food Management Partners Continues Growth  -June 23, 2014

     Related AggData:  Furr's Fresh Buffet

Mariano's mulls expansion beyond Chicago  -June 23, 2014

     Related AggData:  Mariano's

Brookstone Wins Court Approval of Sale to Chinese Buyers  -June 23, 2014

     Related AggData:  Brookstone

Meineke acquires 8 Atlanta stores   -June 20, 2014

     Related AggData:  Meineke Car Care Centers

Coach plans to close 70 stores in fiscal 2015  -June 19, 2014

     Related AggData:  Coach

Hennes & Mauritz Q2 Profit Climbs On Sales Growth; Growth Target Remains Intact   -June 18, 2014

     Related AggData:  H & M (Hennes & Mauritz)

Men's Wearhouse closes acquisition of Jos. A. Bank   -June 18, 2014

Men's Wearhouse plans to add 100 stores after Jos. A. Bank deal closes  -June 11, 2014

     Related AggData:  The Men's Wearhouse,     Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Garden Ridge to change its name to At Home, rebrand stores  -June 17, 2014

     Related AggData:  Garden Ridge

Schlotzsky’s plans Denver expansion  -June 17, 2014

     Related AggData:  Schlotzsky's

Elephant Bar/Wok Kitchen Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy  -June 17, 2014

     Related AggData:  Elephant Bar

Tropical Smoothie Café Targets Denver for Growth   -June 17, 2014

     Related AggData:  Tropical Smoothie Café

Sprouts May Expand Beyond 1,200 Stores, CEO Says  -June 17, 2014

     Related AggData:  Sprouts Farmers Market

Grocery Outlet up for sale for more than $1 billion: sources  -June 16, 2014

     Related AggData:  Grocery Outlet

J.C. Penney continues expansion of Sephora boutiques  -June 13, 2014

     Related AggData:  Sephora,   JCPenney