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Lark Creek Restaurant Group Expansion Takes Off
(Bizjournals.com - 3/11/2010)The San Francisco restaurant group founded and run by Michael Dellar will open four new restaurants in 2010 and 2011. (full story)
Cold Stone to Open Co-branded Store at Florida Mall
(Bizjournals.com - 3/11/2010)The 720 sq. ft. Cold Stone Creamery/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factorwill be both chains’ first co-branded store inside a regional mall. (full story)
H & M Going Strong and Expanding Fast
(Times.BusyTrade.com - 3/11/2010)H&M, the worlds third-largest fashion chain by revenue behind US-based Gap Inc. (GPS) and Spain's Inditex SA plans to open 240 stores this year. The group opened 250 new stores overall in the fiscal year just ended. (full story)
American Eagle Shutting Down Martin + Osa
(Post-Gazette.com - 3/10/2010)Ending months of speculation, South Side retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc. this afternoon announced it is giving up on its experiment in clothing an older clientele.
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Verizon Retailer Opens at Dayton Meijer Stores
(MSN.com - 3/10/2010)Eric Spitzley, co-founder of Wireless Living, said the company decided to open locations inside the department stores because of the convenience and the built-in customer traffic the stores provide. (full story)
Tiremax to Start Franchising
(TireBusiness.com - 3/10/2010)Conroe-based Tiremax, which differentiates itself in the marketplace by its “red carpet” customer treatment and “30 minutes or less” tire installation guarantee, is offering franchises in 28 states, primarily in the South and Southwest. (full story)
Smashburger Names CEO
(BizJournals.com - 3/10/2010)New CEO Prokupek also is managing partner and chief investment officer at CCP. Prokupek and Tom Ryan, who’s also managing partner, founded the chain in 2007. (full story)
Discount Retailer Dollar General Sues Competitor Fred's Inc.
(Tennesean.com - 3/10/2010)The suit accuses Freds of illegally using its trademarked yellow and black colors in advertisements and promotional materials.
Dollar General is asking for damages caused by the alleged advertising snafu that may have caused confusion among consumers. (full story)
Sugar Heaven Plans to Return to Boston
(Bizjournals.com - 3/10/2010)Its new, two story candy shop will open later this month. The new store will also feature “an old-fashioned ice-cream parlor” and outdoor seating. (full story)
Department Store Perks a Thing of the Past
(TwinCities.com - 3/9/2010)The legacy of the department store as an oasis of customer service fell another notch last week when Macy's Inc. disclosed it is shutting down its gift-wrap department. Department store services have been fading away for years. So it's no surprise that one more vestige of the traditional department store is going the way of coat checks, tea rooms and hair salons. (full story)
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