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Rob Samtmann | Apr 12, 2014 |
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Family Dollar Closing 370 Stores

“Family Dollar, a juggernaut of expansion in recent years, has announced plans to close 370 of its 8,100 stores in the second half of 2014 and slow its new store growth beginning in 2015 to 350-400 new stores per year, down from 525 new stores in fiscal 2014.” ICSC.org Article
Rob Samtmann | Apr 06, 2014 |
Retail News

Lands End Separated From Sears Holdings

Sears Holdings has officially separated Lands End. Press Release Link Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) today announced that its pro-rata spin-off of Lands’ End, Inc. (“Lands’ End”) from Sears Holdings closed on April 4, 2014. Lands’ End has now been separated from Sears Holdings and its common stock is expected to begin regular-way trading on the Nasdaq […]
Rob Samtmann | Apr 01, 2014 |
Retail News

Update: Proposed Hamilton Crossings (Allentown/Trexlertown)

See the following Morning Call article giving an update on the proposed Hamilton Crossings in the Allentown/Trexlertown area. Morning Call Article
Rob Samtmann | Apr 01, 2014 |
Retail News

Wegmans On Top

Consumer Reports just found Wegmans to be the number one grocery store. Democrat & Chronicle Article Wegmans Food Markets has been ranked as the No. 1 supermarket in the country by customers in the latest Consumer Reports survey. The Gates-based grocer edged out Trader Joe’s, Publix, Costco, Sprouts, Tops Markets and 49 other grocery stores. More than […]
Rob Samtmann | Mar 30, 2014 |
Retail News

Shoe Carnival Opens 2 Stores in Detroit

Business Tribune Article Family Footwear Retailer Shoe Carnival Announces 10 New Stores in 8 Cities The popular family footwear retailer is putting their best foot forward this month as they announce the grand opening of 10 new stores in 8 different cities all opening their doors this March 2014. Shoe Carnival is excited to add […]
Rob Samtmann | Mar 30, 2014 |
Retail News

Cabela's to Continue Expansion

14 new stores in 2014…with more to come. Omaha.com Article
Rob Samtmann | Nov 06, 2013 |
Retail News

Dick's Field & Stream vs. Cabela's

Dick’s is expanding its Field & Stream concept.  Should Cabela’s be concerned? Streetinsider.com Article At a analyst day yesterday, Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) laid out its plans for its new Field & Stream (F&S) store concept. The company is calling for ~55 stores and ~$750 million in sales by FY17. While some views this as […]
Rob Samtmann | Nov 06, 2013 |
Retail News

Office Depot & OfficeMax Merge

The merger took place Tuesday. Palm Beach Post Article
Rob Samtmann | Jun 10, 2013 |
Retail News

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

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