Sears buying store locations from Montgomery Ward
Mar 30, 2001, Misty Milioto
Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Locally based Sears, Roebuck and Co. is acquiring 18 former Montgomery Ward department store locations and 10 auto centers for...
STOREFRONTS: Rocket ‘n’ roll
Mar 1, 2001, Randy Southerland
Casual dining chain Johnny Rockets launches new locations in non-traditional venues. When customers step into a Johnny Rockets restaurant, they may think...
STOREFRONTS: Duck, duck, goose!
Feb 1, 2001, Erika Hutton
From goose-down pillows to celestial nightlights to chalkboard armoires, Pottery Barn Kids is "IT" for pint-size furnishings.Remember the days when Barbie...
Retailers' expansion plans
Dec 1, 2000, SHOPPING CENTER WORLD STAFF
Where the tenants you want will be in the future. Approximately 100 retailers unveiled their plans to enlarge, renovate and open a bevy of stores in the...
Atlanta Bread Co.: Quality Meets Quick Service
Sep 1, 2000, Randy Southerland
Basil Courvaras, co-owner of Smyrna, Ga.-based Atlanta Bread Company Bakery Cafe, laughs when you tell him he doesn't have the accent to go along with...
At Cigarz, What's Old is New Again
Aug 1, 2000, Patti-Anne Tom
When Mark Angelo decided to open a cigar store in Orlando, Fla., he knew he would have to compete against the slick stores at nearby Universal Studios...
Anthropologie's Cultured Approach to Style
Jul 1, 2000, Randy Southerland
Retailers are constantly striving to distinguish themselves from the competition. One way to do this is by targeting a specific audience. With addresses...
Beachy Concept: Hits Dry Land
May 1, 2000, Randy Southerland
Stepping off a wintry New York City street into the inviting confines of Maui Tacos, patrons are instantly transported to a tropical paradise. Island...
A Jolt to: This Store's Cup of Joe
May 1, 2000, Patricia-Anne Tom
Headquartered in Flushing, Mich., The Coffee Beanery franchises have been around since 1976. Thinking that her 24-year-old chain needed a little image...
American Merchants Scout Global Shores
Feb 1, 2000, Mike Sheridan
Lured by the prospect of untapped markets containing millions of consumers with money to spend, American retailers are pushing into international markets.Ethan...
