September 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.

As Wal-Mart thinks small, this retailer says bigger is better (At Home)  -September 14, 2014

     Related AggData:  Garden Ridge

Report: Jimmy John's exploring sale  -September 12, 2014

     Related AggData:  Jimmy John's

Five Below, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2014 Financial Results  -September 10, 2014

     Related AggData:  Five Below

Papa Murphy's targeting North Carolina's Triad area for growth  -September 10, 2014
     Related AggData:  Papa Murphy's

Dave & Buster's Files for IPO  -September 9, 2014
     Related AggData:  Dave & Buster's

Krispy Kreme Announces Greater Maryland and Washington DC Area Development Agreement -September 9, 2014
     Related AggData:  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Tire Discounters expands management team  -September 9, 2014 
     Related AggData:  Tire Discounters

Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) Tops Q1 EPS by 10c  -September 8, 2014
     Related AggData:  Casey's General Stores

Wingstop Opens First Hawaii Location  -September 5, 2014
     Related AggData:  Wingstop

Starbucks launching roastery, small-footprint stores  -September 5, 2014

     Related AggData:  Starbucks,

Texas-based Mattress Firm acquires Sacramento’s Sleep Train for $425 million  -September 4, 2014
     Related AggData:  Mattress Firm,     Sleep Train

7 Fast Food Chains in America Earn More Than $2M Per Store  -September 4, 2014
     Related AggData:  Chick-fil-A,    McDonald's,    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts,    Panera Bread,    Chipotle Mexican Grill,  Whataburger,

BRIX Holdings, LLC Acquires Souper Salad and Greenz  -September 4, 2014

     Related AggData:  Souper Salad

Zumiez Q2 Profit Tops View, But Revenues Miss, Provides Weak Q3 Outlook  -September 4, 2014
     Related AggData:  Zumiez

Costco August, Q4 Net Sales, Comps Rise - Update  -September 4, 2014
     Related AggData:  Costco Wholesale Corp

Couche-Tard Boosts Store Construction, Remodeling Goals for 2015  -September 3, 2014

     Related AggData:  Couche-Tard

CVS Caremark Announces Corporate Name Change to CVS Health to Reflect Broader Health Care Commitment  -September 3, 2014
     Related AggData:  CVS