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March 29, 2013
Sloan’s launches franchising program with goal of 200 U.S. locations

Sloan’s, an upscale ice cream, candy and baked-goods emporium, has launched a national franchising program, targeting regions in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia, New York and New England and throughout California.

June 4, 2012
Harris Teeter and Lowe’s in store swap

Harris Teeter Supermarkets entered into an agreement with Lowe’s Food Stores whereby Harris Teeter will acquire 10 Lowes locations in the central Carolinas region and Lowes Foods acquiring six Harris Teeter store locations in western North Carolina.

December 19, 2011
Bi-Lo acquires Winn-Dixie, takes chain private

Grocer Bi-Lo LLC said that it has acquired southern supermarket chain Winn-Dixie, in a $560 million transaction that will take Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. private and create the largest grocery operator in the South.

June 10, 2011
Edens & Avant CEO named Ernst & Young EOY finalist

Edens & Avant announced Friday that its CEO Terry S. Brown has been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Carolinas Award winner.

March 3, 2011
Target falls short, but Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Kohl’s top estimates in February

Sales at Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Kohl’s surpassed analysts’ estimates in February amid gradually moderating temperatures and rising consumer confidence.

March 1, 2011
Report: Retailers’ expansion plans up 40% over last year

Retailer demand for new locations is up across the board, according to ChainLinks Retail Advisors’ just-released "National Retailer and Restaurant Expansion Guide."

January 11, 2009
Ikea to Open Store in Carolinas

Ikea announced Monday it will open its first Carolinas store – in Charlotte, N.C. –...

November 30, 2008
Bright Spots

Dismal news is the order of the day, but in the mid-Atlantic states of...

July 31, 2008
On the Upside

The Southeastern United States is not immune to the credit crisis and the economic...

May 31, 2008
Designed for Convenience

Supermarket operator Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. has opened a store designed to fit the...

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