Blue Square-Israel opens new MEGA supermarkets
Aug 1, 2001, Misty Reagin
Rosh Haayin, Israel – Locally based Blue Square-Israel Ltd. recently opened two new branches of its successful MEGA discount supermarket chain.The company...
Wal-Mart expanding in China
Jul 10, 2001, Misty Reagin
Bentonville, Ark. – Locally based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is continuing its expansion in Asia. The company has been operating in China since 1995 and currently...
Ahold enters Slovakia
Jul 2, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Zaandam, Netherlands – Locally based supermarket retailer, Royal Ahold NV, plans to begin operating stores in Slovakia this November, with the first store...
STOREFRONTS: Crazy for chicken
Jul 1, 2001, By Pat Matson Knapp
Since El Pollo Loco brought its marinated-chicken concept to the United States from Mexico in 1980, the restaurant's popularity and sales have grown steadily....
Macy's expands into Hawaii
Jun 20, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Honolulu – Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores Inc. recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Liberty House, Hawaii’s...
Nike to open women-only stores
Jun 13, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Beaverton, Ore. – Locally based Nike says it will open two women-only stores in California titled NIKEgoddess. The first shop will open this October in...
Toys ‘R’ Us to test new concept
Jun 12, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Montvale, N.J. – Rural American towns that are unable to support either a Toys ‘R’ Us, Babies ‘R’ Us or Kids ‘R’ Us store will soon be offered elements...
STOREFRONTS: Surf and turf
Jun 1, 2001, Erika Hutton
Influenced by board sports, Pacific Sunwear remains a success by integrating an active lifestyle into all aspects of its brand. Kickflip, nollie, heelflip....
American Eagle expands into Canada
May 14, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Warrendale, Pa. – Locally based American Eagle Outfitters (AE) recently expanded into Canada with the opening of a store in Hamilton, Ontario. The store...
Apple Computers to open first retail store
May 11, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Cupertino, Calif. – Locally based Apple Computer Inc. plans to open as many as 10 retail stores with the first expected to open in McLean, Va., on May...
