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Rob Samtmann | Aug 02, 2012 |
Retail News

Staples Today

This article is a very good accounting of Staples today and how they stack up to the competition.  Topics covered include the following:  * Revenue generation from different segments of business  * Average store revenue for Staples and its competitors  * Store design  * Direction of future business  * Staples branded products Seeking Alpha Article
Rob Samtmann | Aug 01, 2012 |
Retail News

Toys R Us: 21 New or Remodeled Stores

By the end of 2012, Toys R Us will have opened 8 new locations and remodeled 13 stores to the side-by-side Toys R Us/Babies R Us format as reported in Chain Store Age.  These additions will bring the side-by-side total to 204 by the end of the year. Chain Store Age Article
Rob Samtmann | Jul 30, 2012 |
Retail News

Shore Mall Searches for a Future

Egg Harbor Township,  NJ – 200,000 SF of the circa 1968 mall will be demolished and advertised as vacant commercial land.  The Shore Mall has been left in the wake of a changing economy and ever evolving competition.  Press of Atlantic City Article
Rob Samtmann | Jul 06, 2012 |
Retail News

2012 Top 100 Retailers

Great list from Stores’ web site.  Check it out.   Stores.org Article
Rob Samtmann | Jun 27, 2012 |
Retail News

Keep a Watchful Eye on JCPenney

President Michael Francis, formerly of Target, left JCPenney after only eight months in the wake of the failed effort to update pricing, product offerings, and store formats. Reuters Article JCPenney President Michael Francis Steps Down After Just 8 Months JCPenney president Michael Francis is leaving the company, effective today. CEO Ron Johnson will take up his responsibilities, which included […]
Rob Samtmann | Jun 18, 2012 |
Retail News

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 […]

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