STOREFRONTS: Heading to the border 

Dec 1, 2001, Erika Hutton, Assistant Editor

RETAILERS ON THE MOVE: We All Hop for IHOP 

Dec 1, 2001, W. S. Moore, III

For many of us, International House of Pancakes is as much a part of Saturday and Sunday morning as church services or the cartoons of our youth. Basic...

RETAILERS ON THE MOVE: The source of life 

Dec 1, 2001, Allyson Sicard

Sixteen years ago, Don and Lani Dolifka noticed a warning on their water bill. It said the water in their community had been declared unsafe for pregnant...

STOREFRONTS: Tuesday's treasures 

Nov 1, 2001, Erika Hutton Assistant Editor

Canadian Lloyd Ross came to the United States a seasoned businessman, a consultant aiding companies in product liquidation. He was good at his job. So...

Wal-Mart announces expansion plans 

Oct 4, 2001, Misty Reagin

Bentonville, Ark. – Locally based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to continue its aggressive unit growth for the fiscal year beginning February 1, 2002. Domestically,...

STOREFRONTS: Chico's knows best 

Oct 1, 2001, Pat Matson Knapp

Home Depot to add 89 stores 

Sep 5, 2001, Misty Reagin

Atlanta – Locally based The Home Depot plans to open 89 stores during the third and fourth quarters. The additions will bring the company’s new store...

STOREFRONTS: It's all in the name 

Sep 1, 2001, Erika Hutton, Assistant Editor

Every office has one. That eternally fit person. It doesn't matter that this person stays cooped up in his small, stuffy quarters 12 hours a day, 5 days...

New store concept to be tested by Gadzooks 

Aug 17, 2001, Misty Reagin

Dallas – Locally based Gadzooks Inc. recently announced that it will test a new mall-based retail concept this holiday season catering to the unique innerwear...

Blockbuster opens stores in Central America 

Aug 9, 2001, Misty Reagin

Dallas – Locally based Blockbuster Inc. further expanded its presence in Central America recently by opening franchised stores in Costa Rica and Guatemala.Both...