For retailers looking to expand their bricks-and-mortar holdings, partnering with a private equity firm is often the fastest way to come up with the necessary cash. That's what Beverly Hills-based chain Sprinkles Cupcakes is doing through its...
For quite some time now, Dunkin' Donuts has been wanting to break out of its base in Northeastern United States, a move that would help it battle the omnipresent Starbucks. And Nation's Restaurant News reports that Dunkin' executives finally have...
The retailer known for being super-sized will be launching a 2,500-sq.-ft. mini-location on the campus of Georgia Tech University, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The store will sell basic groceries, general merchandise, health and...
The casual restaurant segment is a crowded space, so it's important for chains to maintain top-notch service and offerings to get a leg up on their competitors. That's exactly what California Pizza Kitchens has been doing in recent months. Nation...
Starbucks may be winning the coffee wars for now, but the coffee and baked goods segment is not a space where retailers can rest on their laurels for long. With Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's already doing everything in their power to...
One of the biggest stories on the web today is about Target extending its price match policy from the holiday season to year-round. That means the retailer will match lower prices offered by major competitors Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Best Buy and...
In a bold move, Gap Inc. is buying a 40 percent stake in luxury apparel retailer Intermix for $130 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Intermix operates about 30 stores in U.S. and Canada and has established relationships with high-end...
