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Rob Samtmann | Jun 10, 2013 |
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Bed Bath & Beyond Still Growing & Increasing Sales

Good brief article on Bed, Bath & Beyond and their activity since 2008.  It provides history of store openings and their educated guess on this year’s count.   BBBY reported steady growth in its Q2 fiscal 2013 results despite the difficult retail environment. The company also raised its outlook for the entire year, which is […]
Rob Samtmann | Mar 17, 2013 |
Retail News

Shoe Carnival - 14 New Stores, 12 New Cities, One Day

A pretty cool way for Shoe Carnival to open some stores…. PRWeb Article
Rob Samtmann | Mar 17, 2013 |
Retail News

Dick's to Test Field & Stream Store

Dick’s acquired the right to use the Field & Stream name.  They will be opening a store in Pennsylvania. Motley Fool Article Building on a 140-year-old iconic brand, Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) will open a new retail concept store under the Field & Stream banner featuring outdoor equipment, accessories, and services in hunting, fishing, archery, and camping equipment. It […]
Rob Samtmann | Feb 26, 2013 |
Retail News

Office Depot & Office Max Merging

The proposed merger between Office Depot and Office Max has been talked about for some time.  The FTC’s involvement and the level to which they will be involved is yet to be determined.  However, here is an interesting take on the situation…. Time Article
Rob Samtmann | Jan 13, 2013 |
Retail News

Near Final Approval for Proposed Mt. Laurel, NJ Walmart

The proposed Walmart at Rt. 73 and Fellowship Rd. in Mt. Laurel, NJ is almost near final approval.  See the Philly.com article.   Philly.com Article
Rob Samtmann | Jan 01, 2013 |
Retail News

New Store Announcements

This list goes all the way back to May of 2012.  I am embarrassed that it goes back so far, but it was crazy busy this year.  Keep in mind it is an unofficial list that we keep over time based on Internet news alerts.  Happy New Year! Barnes & Noble – New Brunswick, NJ – Opening […]
Rob Samtmann | Dec 31, 2012 |
Retail News

Lowe's to Open D.C. Store

It’s been a while since I have seen news of a new Lowe’s store, so I wanted to bring special attention to this one.     Washington Business Journal Article Fort Lincoln New Town Corp. has locked in a Lowe’s home improvement store for the anchor slot at its Shops at Dakota Crossing that Target […]
Rob Samtmann | Dec 31, 2012 |
Retail News

Villanova Staples Closing 1/4

Staples in Villanova Closing Staples, the office supply store at 789 E. Lancaster Ave. in Villanova, will close on Friday, January 4. (The closing date was moved to the 4th from the 5th, which is published in the photo for this story.) According to a Staples associate, they have several tables of items that are […]
Rob Samtmann | Dec 27, 2012 |
Retail News

Walmart to Add Over 200 Gas Stations

Walmart reached an agreement with Murphy Oil Corporation to add gas stations to over 200 Supercenters. The gas stations will be added over the next three years.   Dividend.com Article  
Rob Samtmann | Dec 08, 2012 |
Retail News

Progress on Philly's Main Line LA Fitness

LA Fitness is working though the obstacles at Federal Realty’s Wynnewood Shopping Center… Main Line Media News Article

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