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Rob Samtmann | Jun 18, 2012 |
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Walmart Express Stores - So Far So Good

The first Walmart Express stores are profitable within first year of operation.  The 12,000-15,000 square foot stores carry everything a shopper might need at the spur of the moment.  More stores to come… Business Week Article Reuters Article
Rob Samtmann | Jun 13, 2012 |
Retail News

Thomas H. Lee Buys Into Party City

Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP bought a majority stake in Party City.  One week earlier, they also bought Fogo de Chao Churrascaria LLC, a steakhouse operator.    Business Week Article
Rob Samtmann | Jun 04, 2012 |
Retail News

Are the Big Box Stores Dying?

This article from Time provides a good overview of what has happened to the big box stores, especially Best Buy, in recent past.  It provides some insight into the direction of store sizes and what the landscape could look like in the future.  It’s worth reading. Time Business Article
Rob Samtmann | May 29, 2012 |
Retail News

Bed Bath & Beyond Buys Cost Plus

As reported on 5/9/12 by the Wall Street Journal, Bed Bath & Beyond acquired Cost Plus.   Wall Street Journal Article Cost Plus World Market Web Site
Rob Samtmann | May 09, 2012 |
Retail News

New Store Announcements (February, March, & April)

It’s been a while since I posted this list, but we have been tracking the store openings in the background.  Business has been crazy busy lately, but Melissa from my office has helped keep it accurate and up to date.  Many thanks to her.   It’s strange how things work out.  I have historically posted […]
Rob Samtmann | May 09, 2012 |
Retail News

Sears Holdings Sells 11 Stores to General Growth

Sears is selling 11 stores in Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Washington are being sold to General Growth which will raise between $400 and $500 million. Bloomberg Business Week Article
Rob Samtmann | May 09, 2012 |
Retail News

42 Best Buys Closing

Here’s the list of stores from Best Buy’s web site…. Best Buy Web Site List
Rob Samtmann | Apr 03, 2012 |
Retail News

Best Buy Closing Stores

Best Buy plans to close 50 of its stores (Approx. 3.6%), eliminate 400 corporate jobs, and reduce costs by $800 million.   Business Week Article
Rob Samtmann | Mar 27, 2012 |
Retail News

Modell's Going for 5 More NYC Stores

They are going toe to toe with the competition….See The Real Deal article for more. Fresh off opening three metro-area stores this month, sporting good retailer Modell’s is planning to add five New York City stores this year, Crain’s reported, as the family-owned store tries to keep its expanding rivals at bay. “We want to […]
Rob Samtmann | Mar 26, 2012 |
Retail News

Cabela's Trying Smaller Space

Cabela’s is best known for their massive super stores.  Now, they are trying 40,000 SF Outpost stores in markets with less than 250,000 people.  They plan to open 5 in 2012 and 3 in 2013.   Market Watch Article

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