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Who's Opening & Where Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. (313-983-6000) is planning to open as many as 40 locations throughout the Atlanta, GA area by 2010. The company is rolling out a new concept that has customers pick up their own pizza, promising a hot, large cheese or pepperoni pizza anytime for $5.99. The company currently has eight locations in the Atlanta, GA area. The chain recently announced a major international expansion, with plans for hundreds of new stores this year. Atlanta is among the first cities targeted, along with St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC; Portland, OR; Philadelphia, PA and Minneapolis, MN. Little Caesar Enterprises operates and franchises approximately 2,000 Little Caesars carryout pizza restaurants throughout the U.S. The chain offers a variety of original and deep-dish pizzas along with cheese bread, salads, and sandwiches. While some stores are freestanding locations, Little Caesars units typically do not offer dine-in seating, meaning they can be operated in a variety of locations where larger restaurants wouldn’t fit. About 80% of the chain’s units are run by franchisees.
Anchor Blue Retail Group (909-980-8383) is planning to open as many as 12 stores throughout FL during October and November. The stores will incorporate an innovative new design format in malls throughout Orlando, Tampa Bay and Miami. The company also is planning to open more locations throughout FL during 2007 followed by an entry into other eastern markets. Future plans call for expansion in GA, NC, SC, OK, AR and Washington, DC. All of the FL stores will feature the new design format, which is a cross between industrial and residential. Locations are planned for the following sites: Tyrone Square in St. Petersburg in October, while units will open during November at Melbourne Square in Melbourne, Treasure Coast Square in Jensen Beach, Seminole Town Center in Sanford, Altamonte Mall in Altamonte Springs, West Oaks Mall in Ocoee and at Governor’s Square in Tallahassee, as well as at Edison Mall in Fort Myers in December. The Anchor Blue Retail Group, Inc. is an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. It operates Anchor Blue stores, a specialty retailer of fashionable, youth-oriented clothing since 1981. The company currently operates 237 locations throughout 32 states and Puerto Rico.
Vitality Juice-Java and Smoothie Bar (504-828-3488) is planning to open more locations throughout the southern LA region and in other key markets. The company is looking to open three New Orleans locations. The company operates stores in Mandeville and Metairie and three in Baton Rouge. The company also is planning to open a location in Albuquerque, NM.
Passport Restaurants, Inc. (407-240-9190) is planning to increase the number of restaurants this year by 30% and by more than 200% by next year. The restaurants trade as New York NY Fresh Deli. The concept utilizes 20,000 sq.ft., while new designs call for 1,000 sq.ft. in food courts, as a well as a 300 sq.ft. kiosk.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (724-776-4857) is planning to roll-out a new chain called Martin + Osa, with five openings slated for the back half of the year. The stores are expected to sell stylish sportswear, with an emphasis on comfort and an active lifestyle. The mall-based retailer sells casual apparel and accessories (shirts, jeans, shorts, sweaters, skirts, footwear, belts, bags) aimed at men and women ages 15 to 25. Virtually all of the company’s products bear its private-label brand names: American Eagle Outfitters and AE. It operates more than 850 American Eagle stores in the U.S. and Canada and plans to open more. Direct sales come from the company’s Web site and its AE Magazine, a lifestyle magazine which doubles as a catalog. The Schottenstein family (which has interests in Value City Department and Furniture stores) owns 15% of American Eagle.
Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc. (913-901-2500) is planning to open more locations throughout TX, including a restaurant at the intersection of Third and Trinity Streets in Austin during early 2007. The restaurant will have a rooftop bar featuring live musical acts. The company believes that the North TX market will be able to support 15 Houlihan’s restaurants. Houlihan’s Restaurants operates and franchises more than 85 casual eateries throughout approximately 20 states and in Mexico, most of them operating under the Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar name. The restaurants offer a variety of main dishes, including burgers, pasta, and steaks, as well as several appetizers and salads. The company also operates a small number of other dining concepts, including Bristol Bar & Grill, Darryl’s, Devon, Chequers, and J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks.
IKEA (610-834-0180) is looking to operate a total of 50 U.S. stores by 2013. The company recently opened its 28th store in Canton, OH. The company also is planning to open a store at a former shipyard location in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, NY. This will be the first store to be opened by IKEA in the metro New York, NY market. The company recently received approvals to build a three-story, 346,000 sq.ft. mega store on the property. It will be IKEA’s largest store in America. IKEA currently operates 225 stores throughout 33 countries. Other stores slated to open in the U.S. this year include locations in Atlanta, GA; Dublin and West Sacramento, CA; Frisco, TX; and Somerville and Stoughton, MA.
Wal*Mart Stores, Inc. (479-273-4000) is planning to open a 130,000 sq.ft. store on Route 9 in Rio Grande, NJ next year. The company currently operates more than 5,700 stores, including some 1,350 Wal*Mart stores, nearly 2,000 Wal*Mart Supercenter locations in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and 550 Sam’s Club stores. Nearly 75% of its stores are in the U.S., but Wal*Mart is expanding internationally; it is the top retailer in Canada and Mexico. It owns 42% of Japanese supermarket chain SEIYU. Wal*Mart also has operations in Asia, Europe and South America.
Puma North America, Inc. (978-698-1000) plans to open between 10 and 20 concept stores annually, with fewer than half of them in the U.S. Puma currently operates 34 Puma concept stores in the U.S., with the latest openings in King of Prussia, PA; Sacramento, CA and Bridgewater, NJ. Worldwide, the company has 74 concept stores. Puma also operates outlet stores.
Eatza Pizza (480-941-5200) is planning to open locations throughout Puerto Rico during this fall. The chain currently operates approximately 35 restaurants throughout the U.S., with an estimated 80 under construction or in early development. Two franchisees are expected to open locations in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The pair agreed to open five restaurants. The first Puerto Rico location is slated to open during October, with two more slated to open by the end of the year. The restaurants will be located in shopping centers that are anchored by supermarkets. The locations will occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (540-362-4911) is planning to open between 205 and 215 stores this year. Advance Auto Parts operates more than 2,800 stores under the Advance Auto Parts and Discount Auto Parts names throughout approximately 40 states; the company’s stores operate under the Western Auto name in Puerto Rico and in the Virgin Islands. Sales to commercial customers including garages, service stations, and auto dealers account for about 20% of revenues. The company is also a partner in online auto parts seller PartsAmerica.com.
JCPenney Co., Inc. (972-431-1000) is planning to open a store at Alliance Town Center in Fort Worth, TX. The company also is planning to open a JCPenney store in west suburban Woodridge, IL utilizing a former Kmart. The retailer operates more than 1,000 JCPenney department stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, of which approximately 20 are freestanding.
Gap, Inc. (650-952-4400) is planning to open seven Gap brand stores on the Malay Peninsula as part of a joint venture with F.J. Benjamin Holdings Ltd. The partnership plans three outlets in Singapore and four in Malaysia by the end of the year. F.J. Benjamin has exclusive franchise rights to operate Gap and Banana Republic-branded apparel and accessories stores in Singapore and Malaysia. It plans to open about 30 stores in Singapore and Malaysia by 2010. The first Banana Republic stores are expected to open next year. The company has built its brand on basic, casual styles for men, women, and children (T-shirts, jeans, and khakis), but over the years has expanded through the urban chic chain Banana Republic, fast-growing budgeteer Old Navy, and now Forth & Towne. Gap runs more than 3,000 stores worldwide. Other chains include GapBody, GapKids, and babyGap. All Gap clothing is private-label merchandise made specifically for the company.
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (212-318-7000) is planning to open more specialty stores. Polo Ralph Lauren markets such brands such as Polo, Lauren, Chaps, and Club Monaco, and the firm designs and markets apparel, accessories, fragrances, and home furnishings. It oversees many licensees, as well as more than 350 contract manufacturers worldwide. It operates about 275 traditional and outlet stores in the U.S. and licenses more than 100 others worldwide.
Relax The Back (800-222-5728) is planning to open a store at Bayshore Town Center located in Milwaukee, WI. It would be the company’s first WI location. The store caters to people seeking relief and prevention of back and neck pain.
Cartridge World (510-594-9900) is planning to expand into Asia. The company has signed deals with Master Franchisors for India, China, the Phillipines, Vietnam and Malaysia and will begin opening stores in some countries by this month. Company projections call for 500 locations throughout China and India and an additional 100 throughout the Phillipines, Vietnam and Malaysia by 2011. The company also expects to open approximately 60 locations by the end of the year throughout the U.S. Cartridge World currently operates more than 1,300 franchised retail locations throughout 36 countries. There are more than 440 locations open in the U.S.
Ruddick Corp. (704-372-5404) is planning to open a total of five Harris Teeter stores during the fourth quarter for a total of 16 new store openings for fiscal 2006. Through subsidiary Harris Teeter (nearly 90% of sales), the company operates approximately 145 supermarkets in six southeastern states, mostly in NC. Most of the markets feature niceties such as sushi bars, gourmet delis, and cafes. The company is opening stores in northern VA, Washington, DC, DE and MD. Plans call for 21 openings during fiscal 2007 in its existing area of operations.
Borders Group, Inc. (734-477-1100) is planning to open a two-level Borders store at the Galleria in Houston, TX. Opening is slated for November. Borders Group operates stores in all 50 U.S. states, as well as in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and Singapore. Its more than 1,240 retail stores include 525 Borders superstores, about 675 mall-based Waldenbooks stores, and almost 35 UK-based Books etc. shops. The superstores host literary events and promote an environment with comfortable seats and cafes; they also sell music, videos, and DVDs. In addition, customers can shop through each chain’s Web site, which are all operated through an agreement with rival Amazon.com.
Adidas USA (800-448-1796) is opening an Adidas store at Westfield San Francisco Centre, a 1.5 million sq.ft. center located in San Francisco, CA at the end of the month.
Caboodle Cartridge (888-793-9596) is planning to open locations in OH and KY. GMS Ventures of Louisville, KY has acquired the rights to open several Caboodle Cartridge locations in those states, as well as sell franchise opportunities to interested buyers in the two states. GMS Ventures has a goal to open 30 locations by 2010, as well as three stores in the Louisville, KY area by the end of this year.
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (608-323-3377) is planning to open an Ashley Furniture store at the Desert Gateway Shopping Center, anchored by a Wal*Mart Supercenter and Sam’s Club, located at the intersection of Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive in Palm Desert, CA. Opening for the 50,000 sq.ft. store is slated for the fall of 2007. Ashley Furniture makes and imports upholstered, leather, and hardwood furniture, as well as bedding. It has manufacturing plants and distribution centers throughout the country and overseas. It operates more than 200 Ashley Furniture HomeStores, independently owned shops that sell only Ashley Furniture products, in the U.S., Canada and Japan.
Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear (516-740-7971) is opening a 90,000 sq.ft. store at Northway Mall in Marshfield, WI. Opening is slated for October. The space was formerly occupied by Kmart. The Northway Mall store will be the company’s sixth location in WI. The stores offer collegiate sportswear, jeans, khakis, sweaters, jackets, pajamas, footwear, accessories, hats and T-shirts at low prices. Steve & Barry’s sells officially licensed merchandise for over 350 other colleges and universities, as well as apparel for many favorite American brands, such as car manufacturers, Marvel comic book characters and food products. The company currently operates 135 locations nationwide.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. (310-536-0611) is planning to open a total of 20 stores during fiscal 2006. Big 5 Sporting Goods operates approximately 329 sporting goods stores in AZ, CA, WA and seven other western states. The company sells brandname equipment and clothing for indoor and outdoor activities including camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and more. Big 5 has stuck with a neighborhood-store format, averaging 11,000 sq.ft, rather than opening large superstores. The company plans to add about 15 stores per year.
Triarc Cos., Inc. (212-451-3000) is planning to open a total of 30 Arby’s restaurants for the remainder of this year. Arby’s had commitments from franchisees to build 272 new units through 2012, which excludes prior commitment from RTM to build 144 new units. Through its Arby’s Restaurant Group subsidiary, Triarc Companies operates a chain of more than 3,500 fast-food restaurants specializing in roast beef sandwiches and curly fries. Arby’s also features chicken sandwiches, salads and breakfast items. The restaurants operate in almost all 50 states and four other countries; more than 1,000 locations are company-owned. Lenox Group, Inc. (952-944-5600) is planning to open new concept stores called All the Hoopla at centers in FL and MI. The stores will sell all Lenox brands, including Dansk, Department 56, Gorham and Lenox. A fourth store will open next year. The three locations opening this year include 12 Oaks Mall in Novi, MI; The Florida Mall in Orlando, FL and The Mall at Wellington Green in Wellington, FL. The company still sells collectibles and giftware, primarily in the U.S. It is best known for its Snow Village and Heritage Village Series, winter scenes complete with tiny, lit ceramic or porcelain houses and accessories. Other items include Snowbabies figurines, holiday and home decorative products, and tableware. The company formed its Time to Celebrate division to introduce direct sales through home-based parties. Customers include independent gift retailers, department stores, and catalog firms. Lenox Group also sells products through corporate showrooms, six company stores and trade shows.
Charming Shoppes, Inc. (215-245-9100) is planning to open a total of seven Lane Bryant Outlet stores by the end of the year. The company currently operates approximately 2,300 stores throughout 48 U.S. states at three apparel chains that cater to plus-size women: 1,025 Fashion Bug stores that sell moderately priced apparel and accessories in girls, juniors, misses, and plus sizes; more than 460 Catherines Plus Size stores; and 800-plus Lane Bryant and Lane Bryant Outlet stores. Across the U.S., Charming Shoppes serves low- to middle-income women and teens who follow fashion styles rather than set them. Overall, plus-size apparel accounts for more than 70% of the company’s sales. The company acquired Lane Bryant from Limited Brands in 2001.
Boscov’s Department Store (610-779-2000) is planning to convert 10 Federated department stores to Boscov’s locations throughout MD, NJ and PA through next spring. Boscov’s Department Store currently operates approximately 40 department stores that anchor malls mainly in PA, but also in DE, MD, NJ, NY and VA. The stores sell men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, shoes, and accessories; also jewelry, cosmetics, housewares, appliances, toys, and sporting goods. Some stores also feature travel agencies, vision centers, hair salons, and restaurants.
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. (704-758-1000) is planning to open a Lowe’s Home Improvement store in north Vallejo, CA. The store is planned for Columbus Parkway, near the new Auto Mall. Lowe’s currently operates more than 1,250 superstores throughout 49 states and has announced plans to expand into Canada in 2007, as well as opening 150 to 160 stores nationwide. The company’s stores sell about 40,000 products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals for home improvement and repair projects, such as gardening products, home fashion items, lumber, millwork, plumbing and electrical supplies, and tools, as well as appliances (for which the company has a market share of 13%) and furniture.
Good Times Restaurants, Inc. (303-384-1400) is planning to open seven additional company-owned and franchised units by the end of this year. Six of the locations are expected to be operated under the cobrand format with Taco John’s. Good Times Restaurants currently operates approximately 47 Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard locations. The chain is made up mostly of double drive-thru and walk-up eateries that feature a menu of burgers, fries, and frozen custards. A limited number of Good Times outlets also offer dine-in seating. The company owns almost a dozen of its units, while the rest are operated through joint ventures or by franchisees. Most of its restaurants are located in the Denver, CO area.
The Kroger Co. (513-762-4000) is planning to open a 63,000 sq.ft. Kroger supermarket at North Shore Crossings, a center located at the intersection of Spillway and Old Fannin Roads in Rankin County, MS. The space was formerly occupied by Winn-Dixie. Kroger currently operates nearly 3,700 stores, including more than 2,500 supermarkets and multi-department stores, under two dozen banners, in 31 states. It also runs nearly 800 convenience stores under names such as Quik Stop and Kwik Shop. Kroger’s Fred Meyer Stores subsidiary operates more than 125 supercenters, which offer groceries, general merchandise, and jewelry, in the western U.S.
Dover Saddlery, Inc. (978-952-8062) is planning to open a Dover Saddlery store in Hunt Valley, MD later this month. Dover Saddlery is an upscale specialty retailer and direct marketer of equestrian products. The company’s specialty is English-style riding gear, and its selection features riding apparel, tack, and stable supplies, as well as horse health care products. Its brandname products, which include names such as Ariat, Bates, Charles Owen, Jaguar, , GPA, Grand Prix, Hermes, Mountain Horse, Passier, Pessoa, , Pikeur, Prestige, Rambo, Sergio Grasso, Tad Coffin, Tailored Sportsman and Smith Brothers, account for about 75% of company sales. Dover sells through catalogs, a Web site, and nearly 10 retail stores in the northeastern U.S., operating under the Dover Saddlery and Smith Brothers banners.
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. (205-942-4292) is planning to open approximately 82 to 88 stores, while closing about 10 to 12 locations, during 2007. Hibbett Sporting Goods sells sporting equipment, footwear, and apparel through more than 550 stores in small to mid-sized markets throughout approximately 20 states, mainly in the southeast. Hibbett Sports stores, the firm’s flagship chain, are located primarily in malls and strip centers anchored by a Wal*Mart store. It also operates a handful of larger format stores from 25,000 sq.ft. and up called Sports & Co. that offer in-store putting greens, basketball hoops, and special event appearances by famous athletes. Its almost 20 Sports Additions shoe stores are in malls that also have Hibbett Sports stores.
AFC Enterprises, Inc. (404-459-4450) is planning to open a total of 18 to 22 company-operated Popeyes restaurants throughout New Orleans, LA by the end of the year. AFC Enterprises operates Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a quick-service chain specializing in chicken. It operates and franchises more than 1,800 Popeyes locations throughout the U.S. and in more than two dozen other countries. The restaurants feature Cajun-style fried chicken that is typically served with buttermilk biscuits and a variety of sides, including Cajun rice, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and French fries. Customers can also select such items as chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, and fried fish and shrimp. The company owns just 30 locations and franchises the rest.
Zumiez, Inc. (425-551-1500) is planning to open a total of 42 stores this year. The online and mall-based retailer offers swank swag-like clothing, shoes, accessories, and gear to 12- to 24-year-olds who enjoy such action sports as snowboarding, BMX, skateboarding, and surfing. From about 190 stores throughout 19 states, Zumiez sells popular youth brands like Billabong, Burton, Hurley, Quiksilver, Vans, and Spy Optic, as well as private-label goods. Besides the usual hoodies, T-shirts, puffy skater shoes, and snowboarding goggles, stores also sport couches, video games, and sales clerks who really use the gear, all designed to encourage the kids to hang out.
Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. (781-737-3000) is planning to triple the number of Dunkin’ Donuts stores nationwide to 15,000 by the year 2025. In the Nashville, TN market, the company expects to add as many as 100 locations during the coming few years. The company has more than 12,000 quick-service eateries, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togo’s. With about 6,100 shops in 30 countries, 4,400 of which are in North America, Dunkin’ Donuts is the world’s leading chain of doughnut shops. Baskin-Robbins is a leading seller of ice cream and frozen snacks with its more than 5,400 outlets, about half are located in the U.S. Dunkin’s Togo’s shops, with more than 400 West Coast units, serve a variety of made-to-order sandwiches. About 1,100 locations offer a combination of the company’s brands.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co., Inc. (407-339-2222) is planning to open Tijuana Flats restaurants throughout western and central PA. Five restaurants are slated for the Pittsburgh, PA area, including one more in Butler County. The first of those locations are slated to open next year. Tijuana Flats Burrito Company operates and franchises about 25 fast-casual restaurants in FL and GA that specialize in Tex-Mex cuisine. Its Tijuana Flats Hot Foods also sells a line of hot sauces that carry such names as Backdraft and Heinie Hurtin Hot. The company, which does business in nine southeastern states, intends to expand significantly by the end of this year, adding more than 40 new units in the FL market, as well as in AL, IN and KY.
Hooters of America, Inc. (770-951-2040) is planning to open a 6,000 sq.ft. Hooter’s Restaurant on Interstate 10 in Beaumont, TX. Opening is slated for November or December. Hooters of America operates and franchises more than 425 Hooters restaurants throughout approximately 45 states and 20 other countries. The beach-themed bar-and-grills cater to sports fans and are known for their spicy chicken wings as well as their hostesses, who dress in the chain’s trademark bright orange short shorts and tight T-shirts. Hooters also serves chili, sandwiches, and beer. The company operates almost 120 locations and franchises the rest.
Giant Food, LLC (781-380-8000) is planning to open stores in Bowie, Chevy Chase and Urbana, MD, as well as Haymarket and Ryan Park, VA. Renovated stores will be in Bear, DE; Easton and Elkridge, MD and in Alexandria, Gainesville and Woodbridge, VA. Giant Food operates approximately 190 Giant Food and a dozen Super G supermarkets. About 85% of the stores have full-service pharmacies and 16 have Toys “R” Us toy departments. The company also operates its own dairy, beverage bottling, and ice cream plants. Giant was acquired in 1998 by Ahold USA, which owns about 840 supermarkets in the U.S., including the New England-based Stop & Shop chain.
Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. (206-624-7060) is planning to open as many as 40 Taco Del Mar locations throughout AK. Taco Del Mar Franchising operates a chain of about 204 quick-service Mexican restaurants throughout more than 10 western states, Canada and Puerto Rico. The fresh-Mex eateries specialize in tacos and burritos made with fresh beef, chicken, fish, and veggie fillings. Taco Del Mar sets itself apart from rival Mexican food chains with its Baja-themed interiors, complete with tropical music and surfboard tabletops.
The Wet Seal, Inc. (949-699-3900) is planning to open 20 to 25 stores this year. The company operates about 400 shops in the U.S. and Puerto Rico that sell moderately priced casual clothing and accessories. Most of the 300-plus Wet Seal stores are mall-based and appeal to junior women ages 17 to 19. The retailer’s more upscale Arden B. chain runs about 90 stores that target women ages 18 to 40. About 25% of the company’s stores are in CA, FL and TX. Wet Seal sells brand-name and private-label merchandise through its stores and Web sites.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. (812-867-6471) is planning to open 14 to 15 stores during fiscal 2006. The company operates approximately 265 footwear stores throughout 23 states featuring bright lights and neon signs. Shoe Carnival sells brandname and private-label men’s, women’s, children’s, and athletic footwear. The shoe seller had been adding about 30 stores annually, but has recently scaled back its expansion plans.
Gander Mountain Co. (651-325-4300) is planning to open five stores during the second half of this year. Four of the five stores introduce the company to new states, with locations in Lake Mary, FL; Charleston, WV; Knoxville, TN and Huntsville, AL. The fifth store, a location in Winchester, VA, will be the company’s second in the state. Gander Mountain currently operates approximately 100 outdoor sporting goods stores focused on hunting, camping, and fishing in 18 mainly Midwestern states. In addition to outdoor equipment and related accessories, the stores also sell apparel and footwear, as well as all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and gear.
PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. (858-453-7845) is planning to open approximately 90 stores this year. The company expects to open about 30 stores in the third quarter of 2006. PETCO Animal Supplies Stores operates approximately 780 stores throughout 49 states and Washington, DC. Its 15,000 sq.ft. superstores carry some 10,000 pet-related items, including premium cat and dog foods, collars, leashes, grooming products, toys and animal habitats. The stores also offer grooming, obedience training, and vet services, and sponsor pet adoption for cats and dogs with local animal-welfare organizations. Its products are also available through its company Web site.
Longs Drug Stores Corp. (925-937-1170) is planning to open or relocate another 15 to 20 stores by the end of the fiscal year. Longs Drug Stores operates approximately 500 stores throughout the western U.S. and HI. Its stores add local flavor by carrying specialty items popular in the neighborhoods they serve. With larger stores than its rivals the company surpasses the industry average when it comes to selling higher-margin, front-store items such as cosmetics, food, greeting cards and over-the-counter medications. Longs Drug’s RxAmerica subsidiary provides pharmacy benefit management services.
Raving Brands (404-442-8933) which operates Moe’s Southwest Grill and Shane’s Rib Shack, is planning to develop more than 60,000 sq.ft. of space in and around Baltimore, MD. The company says it will bring 25 restaurants to the area by 2009. Overall, the company is looking to open 200 more locations by the end of the year. Moe’s Southwest Grill operates a chain of more than 200 quick-service eateries in nearly 30 states that offer standard Tex-Mex favorites, including burritos, quesadillas, and fajitas, in a quirky, fun atmosphere. The restaurants offer tofu in addition to the traditional beef and chicken. Nearly all of the company’s restaurants are operated by franchisees.
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. (609-387-7800) is planning to open a store at at Western Hills Mall in Fairfield, AL. Opening is slated for spring 2007. The space was formerly occupied by Parisian. It will be the company’s sixth store in AL. Area retail includes Wal*Mart Supercenter. Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse operates more than 360 no-frills retail stores offering current, brand-name clothing at less than standard retail price. Although it is one of the nation’s largest coat sellers, it also sells bath items, children’s apparel, furniture, gifts, jewelry, linens and shoes. The business operates under the names Burlington Coat Factory, Cohoes Fashions, Luxury Linens, MJM Designer Shoe and Super Baby Depot throughout 42 states.
SUPERVALU, Inc. (952-828-4000) is planning to open six Jewel-Osco stores and remodel 18 stores throughout the Chicago, IL area, which it acquired from Albertsons. In New England, where the company’s Shaw and Star Marke chains have about 210 stores, Supervalu plans to open five stores and remodel 14 in 2007. Its acquisition of the Albertsons stores means the company currently operates 2,500 stores nationwide. SUPERVALU is also one of the nation’s largest food wholesalers, supplying about 2,200 grocery stores in 48 states with brandname and private-label goods. The deal added half a dozen new banners, including Albertsons, Acme Markets, and Shaw’s to SUPERVALU’S store roster, which includes Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, Cub Foods and Shop ‘n Save. SUPERVALU also bought Albertsons in-store pharmacy operations. |