Chain Store News - July 15, 2014

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.
 

Wolverine Worldwide to close stores  - July 15, 2014

     Related AggData:  Merrell,    Stride Rite

Rita’s Italian Ice Awards Biggest Franchise Area Development Agreement in History to Northern California Firm  - July 15, 2014

     Related AggData:  Rita's Italian Ice

CVS Caremark to Purchase Navarro Discount Pharmacy  - July 14, 2014

     Related AggData:  CVS

Moe’s Inks 120 New Franchise Deals in First Half of 2014  - July 14, 2014

     Related AggData:  Moe's Southwest Grill

Retailer Love Culture Said to Prepare Bankruptcy Filing   - July 11, 2014

     Related AggData:  Love Culture

Lumber Liquidators Provides Second Quarter 2014 Business Update And Revises Outlook For Full Year 2014    - July 9, 2014

     Related AggData:  Lumber Liquidators

Marco’s Pizza plans Dallas-Fort Worth expansion  - July 9, 2014

     Related AggData:  Marco's Pizza

Bed Bath: It can drive more than 55  - July 7, 2014

     Related AggData:  Bed Bath & Beyond

The Melting Pot Targets Charleston, S.C., for Franchise Expansion  - July 7, 2014

     Related AggData:  The Melting Pot Restaurant

Walgreens and Rite Aid looking good in June  - July 3, 2014

     Related AggData:  Walgreens,   Rite Aid

Pizza Patron plans to open 25 company-owned restaurants  - July 3, 2014

     Related AggData:  Pizza Patrón

Dippin’ Dots Franchising Acquires Doc Popcorn  - July 2, 2014

     Related AggData:  Dippin' Dots

ABRA buys 12-location chain in Ohio and Indiana  - July 1, 2014

     Related AggData:  ABRA Auto Body & Glass

Saladworks Reports Strong Second Quarter Results  - July 1, 2014

     Related AggData:  Saladworks

Case Study: Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc., Charlotte, N.C.  - July 1, 2014

     Related AggData:  Bojangles'

Canadian grocer Sobeys to close 50 stores  -June 27, 2014

     Related AggData:  Sobeys

Furr’s Fresh Buffet bought by San Antonio firm  -June 23, 2014

     Related AggData:  Furr's Fresh Buffet