2009 schedule announced for The Retail People Saturday, July 05, 2008 The Retail People’s 2009 schedule of networking receptions includes visits to Chicago,Minneapolis and Columbus, Ohio, in addition to regular visits to cities across the United States. Read More»
Starbucks plans 200 new stores Wednesday, July 02, 2008 Starbucks plans to open fewer than 200 stores in the United States during the company’s 2009 fiscal year. Read More»
Monday, June 23, 2008 Closeout retailer Big Lots is ready to grow and has the potential to expand its store base by roughly one-third to 1,800 locations, according to store officials. Read More»
Colorado Baggage buys Bag ‘n Baggage Monday, June 23, 2008
Colorado Baggage has purchased Dallas-based Bag ‘n Baggage out of bankruptcy for $10.5 million.
Aeropostale plans growth to 1,000 stores Monday, June 23, 2008 Teen retailer Aeropostale plans to reach 1,000 stores in the United States over the next several years and is also developing a new, undisclosed store concept, company officials reported. Read More»
Publix purchases 49 Albertson’s stores in Florida Monday, June 23, 2008 Publix Super Markets has agreed to purchase 49 Florida stores from Albertson’s. Read More»
Cato to open 70 new stores this year Friday, May 30, 2008 Apparel retailer Cato Corp., which operates more than 1,300 stores in 32 states, plans to open 70 new stores this year. Read More»
Kohl’s to open 70-75 stores, remodel 36 others Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Kohl’s says it will expand its retail presence and brands in 2008.
The Menomonee Falls, Wisc.-based department store chain expects to open 70 to 75 new stores in fiscal 2008.
Annual magazine golf event set for Oct. 7 near Atlanta Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Join fellow retail executives for a day of golf in early October at the Atlanta National Golf Club by participating in the Connect4Success Golf Classic, which is sponsored by Retail Construction Magazine.
This year’s event brings together executives from the hospitality, retail and healthcare industries on Oct. 7.
Dunkin' Donuts planning 150 stores for Phoenix Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Nearly 150 new Dunkin’ Donuts stores will open in Phoenix over the next few years, the company announced.
Plans include opening 18 of the new restaurants by the end of 2008 with the remaining balance to open over the next several years, Dunkin’ Donuts said.
84 Lumber closes 30 stores Wednesday, April 09, 2008 84 Lumber Co. announced it has closed another 30 stores because of the slowdown in new-home construction. Read More»
Harris Teeter to open 15 stores this year Wednesday, April 09, 2008 Harris Teeter plans to build 15 new stores this year as part of an effort to remain prosperous in an increasingly competitive environment, the company announced. Read More»
