Chain Store News -June 4, 2013

This is a ongoing feature we will be posting a few times a month called "Chain Store News". In it, we will track and summarize news about major changes in various chain stores throughout the country such as broad store closings, openings, or acquisitions. We will then point you to our lists of the relevant data so you can see how these changes might affect the retail landscape overall.

Togo's opening another unit in Oregon  -May 23, 2013

Related AggData:  Togo's Eateries

Subway Opened 600 Stores in Q1, Plans More Locations Throughout the Year -May 23, 2013

Related AggData: Subway

Firms will rival Publix's possible Harris Teeter buyout -May 24, 2013

Related AggData: Harris Teeter,   Publix Super Markets

ACO Hardware to Close 14 Locations -May 29, 2013

Related AggData:  ACO Hardware

Bridgestone opening 45 retail stores in 2013  -May 29, 2013

Related AggData:  Bridgestone Tire

Mercy parent company to acquire Kaiser Permanente Ohio  -May 30, 2013

Related AggData:  Kaiser Permanente

Costco plans to add 150 stores worldwide  -May 30, 2013

Related AggData:  Costco Wholesale Corporation

Delhaize selling 3 U.S. grocery chains to Bi-Lo  -June 4, 2013

Related AggData:  BI-LO,  Food Lion,  Harveys Supermarket,  Sweetbay

One to Watch: Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill  -June 4, 2013  ( 217 restaurants in development)

Related AggData:  Costa Vida