Chain Store News - October 1, 2013

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.

Australia's Westfield Group sells seven U.S. malls to Starwood   -September 15, 2013
  Related AggData:  Westfield Shopping Center

Canadian court gives OK to Shoppers Drug Mart acquisition  -September 16, 2013
  Related AggData:  Loblaws,   Shoppers Drug Mart

DDR to Open 12 ULTA Stores This Year  -September 17, 2013
  Related AggData: Ulta

Freshii opening 16 units by end of year -September 18, 2013
  Related AggData: Freshii

Tropical Smoothie Targets Houston Area For Growth -September 18, 2013
  Related AggData: Tropical Smoothie

Spirit Halloween opens 1,050 locations across North America -September 19, 2013
  Related AggData: Spirit Halloween

Tractor Supply Company Enters Nevada Market -September 26, 2013
  Related AggData: Tractor Supply Company

PC&F to Rebrand Company, Stores as My Goods Market   -September 26, 2013
  Related AggData:  Pacific Convenience and Fuels,   Circle K Stores

Orchard Supply Hardware store prepares to close -September 27, 2013
  Related AggData: Orchard Supply Hardware

Publix Bulks Up Expansion in North Carolina With 11 New Stores  -September 28, 2013
  Related AggData: Publix

Hardee’s Returns to Northeast  -September 30, 2013
  Related AggData:  Hardee's

Aldi to open 50 stores to close in on big boys  -October 1, 2013
  Related AggData: Aldi UK