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Dick's closing Moosejaw stores
Last post by buckguy « Today, 8:32 am
Posted in Specialty Retail Chains

by buckguy » Today, 8:32 am » in Specialty Retail Chains

Dick's will close all but 3 of the stores and merge the business into its Public Lands chain

Moosejaw used to be owned by Walmart--They paid $51M...

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by buckguy
Today, 8:32 am
Rising Pharma Opens New Manufacturing Facility In The USA
Last post by Alpha8472 « September 22nd, 2023, 10:16 pm
Posted in Drugstore Chains

by Alpha8472 » September 22nd, 2023, 10:16 pm » in Drugstore Chains

I am shocked. I work in a pharmacy and there have been some serious shortages of medications over the past 3 years. Most notably antibiotic eye drops...

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by Alpha8472
September 22nd, 2023, 10:16 pm
Halloween Sales Expected To Reach Record Levels
Last post by Alpha8472 « September 21st, 2023, 8:16 pm
Posted in Specialty Retail Chains

by Alpha8472 » September 21st, 2023, 8:16 pm » in Specialty Retail Chains

Big box stores are the main place that people buy Halloween products. I read another article that listed chain Halloween stores as number one and...

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by Alpha8472
September 21st, 2023, 8:16 pm
New Stater Bros. opened September 20, 2023
Last post by SamSpade « September 20th, 2023, 9:41 pm
Posted in California USA

by SamSpade » September 20th, 2023, 9:41 pm » in California USA

Deli Market News has the press release

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by SamSpade
September 20th, 2023, 9:41 pm
Sketchers Adds A Costco Style Food Court Window
Last post by Alpha8472 « September 18th, 2023, 4:06 pm
Posted in Specialty Retail Chains

by Alpha8472 » September 18th, 2023, 4:06 pm » in Specialty Retail Chains

A shoe store has added a food court window with a menu board and food items just like Costco. Sales at the store have increased dramatically.

They...

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by Alpha8472
September 18th, 2023, 4:06 pm
Bellis Fair Mall Bellingham, WA Sold
Last post by marshd1000 « September 17th, 2023, 3:34 pm
Posted in Shopping Centers

by marshd1000 » September 17th, 2023, 3:34 pm » in Shopping Centers

Today, I was looking at the Brookfield Properties website to see what retail properties they own. I know that in the Puget Sound area, they own...

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by marshd1000
September 17th, 2023, 3:34 pm
EG Group exit from Davenport, IA
Last post by storewanderer « September 16th, 2023, 11:46 pm
Posted in Specialty Retail Chains

by storewanderer » September 16th, 2023, 11:46 pm » in Specialty Retail Chains

So in Davenport, IA Kroger had a collection of old run down 70s 7-11 units running as Kwik Shops. Never knew Kroger had these locations but assume...

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by storewanderer
September 16th, 2023, 11:46 pm
Krispy Kreme Launches New Coffee Line & Free Donuts
Last post by Alpha8472 « September 14th, 2023, 2:11 pm
Posted in Restaurant Chains

by Alpha8472 » September 14th, 2023, 2:11 pm » in Restaurant Chains

Krispy Kreme is launching a new coffee line including espresso and lattes. They needed new machines for the new drinks.

They are giving out a free...

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by Alpha8472
September 14th, 2023, 2:11 pm
Emails are working again!
Last post by submariner « September 9th, 2023, 5:07 pm
Posted in Announcements

by submariner » September 9th, 2023, 5:07 pm » in Announcements

Good news! I've been able to fix the email function of the board! Activation, password reset, and other notification emails will now work!

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by submariner
September 9th, 2023, 5:07 pm
Dave and Buster's Struggling Along With Other Eatertainment Chains
Last post by Alpha8472 « September 9th, 2023, 1:34 pm
Posted in Restaurant Chains

by Alpha8472 » September 9th, 2023, 1:34 pm » in Restaurant Chains

Eatertainment is struggling. The chain believes that it is a change in consumer behavior and they are remodeling restaurants to see if that helps....

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by Alpha8472
September 9th, 2023, 1:34 pm
Walmart Kicking Out Independent Vision Centers
Last post by Alpha8472 « August 29th, 2023, 9:46 pm
Posted in Department Store Chains

by Alpha8472 » August 29th, 2023, 9:46 pm » in Department Store Chains

Walmart is terminating its agreement with National Vision to run Vision Centers inside of some California Walmart stores.

Some Walmart Vision...

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by Alpha8472
August 29th, 2023, 9:46 pm
Krispy Kreme Selling Doggie Donuts
Last post by Alpha8472 « August 26th, 2023, 6:21 pm
Posted in Restaurant Chains

by Alpha8472 » August 26th, 2023, 6:21 pm » in Restaurant Chains

The chain is now selling Pup'kin Spice doggie donuts in 4 different flavors August 26 to 31. They are made with pumpkin, carob, and peanut butter.

I...

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by Alpha8472
August 26th, 2023, 6:21 pm
Rodizio opening new concept mid-September 2023
Last post by SamSpade « August 26th, 2023, 1:25 pm
Posted in Restaurant Chains

by SamSpade » August 26th, 2023, 1:25 pm » in Restaurant Chains

Tche Grill
This will be a buffet-style Brazillian grill. However, looking at the online menu, it largely looks to me like a classic buffet disguised...

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by SamSpade
August 26th, 2023, 1:25 pm
Barbie Movie Increases Retail Sales
Last post by Alpha8472 « August 13th, 2023, 11:51 pm
Posted in Department Store Chains

by Alpha8472 » August 13th, 2023, 11:51 pm » in Department Store Chains

The Barbie Movie has increased retail sales. I saw a fairly large Barbie section at a local Macy's. I am surprised that the Toys R Us store inside of...

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by Alpha8472
August 13th, 2023, 11:51 pm
Predictive PLU NCR Self Checkout
Last post by storewanderer « July 18th, 2023, 10:19 pm
Posted in Non Region-Specific

by storewanderer » July 18th, 2023, 10:19 pm » in Non Region-Specific

A Hispanic store in Reno called Marketon has installed self checkouts. NCR self checkouts and they use Storeline register software.

Primarily at...

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by storewanderer
July 18th, 2023, 10:19 pm
FoodsCo- Adding self checkout- Oakland and Sacramento (Northgate)
Last post by storewanderer « July 7th, 2023, 11:40 pm
Posted in California USA

by storewanderer » July 7th, 2023, 11:40 pm » in California USA

The two largest FoodsCo units in Northern California are finally offering self checkout. I don't think any of the other locations are, just these two...

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by storewanderer
July 7th, 2023, 11:40 pm
New Metropolitan Market in Seattle’s Crown Hill neighborhood
Last post by marshd1000 « June 29th, 2023, 10:32 am
Posted in Northwest, Rockies, & Alaska USA

by marshd1000 » June 29th, 2023, 10:32 am » in Northwest, Rockies, & Alaska USA

Until 2009, this store had been a QFC

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by marshd1000
June 29th, 2023, 10:32 am
EG Group Exits Kansas City
Last post by storewanderer « June 22nd, 2023, 10:05 pm
Posted in Specialty Retail Chains

by storewanderer » June 22nd, 2023, 10:05 pm » in Specialty Retail Chains

EG Group had 26 Minit Mart units in Kansas City area and has sold all of these units to Casey's. No idea why Casey's wants these.

These stations...

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by storewanderer
June 22nd, 2023, 10:05 pm
Taco Bell brings back Enchirito
Last post by storewanderer « June 10th, 2023, 1:23 am
Posted in Restaurant Chains

by storewanderer » June 10th, 2023, 1:23 am » in Restaurant Chains

Taco Bell has brought back the Enchirito.

I decided I'd like to try it again.

Doors locked/lights out in the dining area during the late...

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by storewanderer
June 10th, 2023, 1:23 am
T&T Supermarket expanding to Seattle's Eastside
Last post by SamSpade « June 9th, 2023, 9:23 am
Posted in Northwest, Rockies, & Alaska USA

by SamSpade » June 9th, 2023, 9:23 am » in Northwest, Rockies, & Alaska USA

Moving down from Canada, Loblaw subsidiary T&T will be coming down to Washington state.

...expand to the U.S. with a 76,000-square-foot store at...

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by SamSpade
June 9th, 2023, 9:23 am
Circle K Launches Free Membership Program
Last post by Alpha8472 « June 8th, 2023, 1:16 pm
Posted in Specialty Retail Chains

by Alpha8472 » June 8th, 2023, 1:16 pm » in Specialty Retail Chains

Initial sign-up perks include saving 25 cents per gallon on the first five fill-ups and receiving five free drinks on any-size fountain drink,...

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by Alpha8472
June 8th, 2023, 1:16 pm
Weight Loss Companies Such As WeightWatchers To Upend Approaches
Last post by Alpha8472 « June 5th, 2023, 2:24 am
Posted in Specialty Retail Chains

by Alpha8472 » June 5th, 2023, 2:24 am » in Specialty Retail Chains

It is too late for Jenny Craig. That company announced they were shutting down their locations after 4 decades.

Weight loss companies such as...

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by Alpha8472
June 5th, 2023, 2:24 am
Wienerschnitzel $3 Daily Deals
Last post by Alpha8472 « May 30th, 2023, 3:57 pm
Posted in Restaurant Chains

by Alpha8472 » May 30th, 2023, 3:57 pm » in Restaurant Chains

Each day of the week is a different $3 item. Perhaps it will make people come back to try out different items.

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by Alpha8472
May 30th, 2023, 3:57 pm
99c days at Market Street
Last post by SamSpade « May 17th, 2023, 4:56 pm
Posted in Southwest & Hawai'i USA (Excluding California)

by SamSpade » May 17th, 2023, 4:56 pm » in Southwest & Hawai'i USA (Excluding California)

I find it interesting that about once a month, the Market Street page will pop up in my feed with a teaser and long-form video about these deals.

I...

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by SamSpade
May 17th, 2023, 4:56 pm
New Retail Chain To Launch in Canada in Former BBB Stores
Last post by Alpha8472 « May 5th, 2023, 9:33 pm
Posted in Specialty Retail Chains

by Alpha8472 » May 5th, 2023, 9:33 pm » in Specialty Retail Chains

Doug Putman has bought other brands and revived them including Toys R Us Canada and FYE.

The new chain will be called Room + Spaces.

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by Alpha8472
May 5th, 2023, 9:33 pm

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