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...
First Torrid store opens in California
May 8, 2001, Misty Reagin
City of Industry, Calif. – Locally based Hot Topic’s latest concept for plus-sized teens recently debuted at Brea Mall in California. Hot Topic will open...
Nash Finch selling Carolina stores
May 8, 2001, Misty Reagin
Minneapolis – Locally based Nash Finch Co. is selling its stores in North Carolina and South Carolina to undisclosed buyers. This decision is part of...
STOREFRONTS: An affair to remember
May 1, 2001, Allyson Sicard
Planning a wedding can be stressful. After all, it's one of the most important days in a couple's life. Needless to say, getting the right help can go...
STOREFRONTS: H2O to go
May 1, 2001, Allyson Sicard
In the early 1980s, Don and Lani Dolifka noticed a warning on their water bill. It indicated the water provided to their community was not safe for pregnant...
STOREFRONTS: The scoop
May 1, 2001, Allyson Sicard
At Marble Slab Creamery, choosing one of 20 homemade ice cream flavors is the first step in an entertaining process. Customers are encouraged to create...
VALUE TENANTS: Back to basics
May 1, 2001, Dan Kimack
In an era when many grocery chains try to be all things to all people, St. Louis-based Save-A-Lot continues to refine its limited assortment format. Through this approach, Save-A-Lot stores have achieved fantastic results, while saving its customers a pretty penny. “As an edited-assortment grocery chain, we offer savings up to 40% compared to conventional grocery stores,” says Dan Kimack, corporate communications manager for the food retailer.
...VALUE TENANTS: Climbing to the top
May 1, 2001, Bob Gurnee
Chesapeake, Va.-based Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. has consistently been a top performer in the value niche with $1.68 billion in revenues last year — up from $1.35 billion in 1999.
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