Chain Store News -May 17, 2013

Robbie Gale

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.

7-Eleven Selling 143 Properties  -May 1, 2013

Related AggData:  7-Eleven

Applebee's to close 8 Chicago-area restaurants  -May 8, 2013

Related AggData:  Applebee's

Safelite Group acquires Maryland's Royal Glass  -May 9, 2013

Related AggData:  Safelite Auto Glass

Noodles & Co. Opens First Location in Central NJ  -May 11, 2013

Related AggData:  Noodles & Company

ABRA Finalizes Largest Acquisition in Company History  -May 13, 2013

Related AggData:  Abra Auto

Rush Enterprises acquires truck dealerships in North Carolina -May 16, 2013

Related AggData:  Navistar

The Buzz: GB Hooters also closing  -May 16, 2013

Related AggData:  Hooters,   Hooters Canada,  West Coast Hooters