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May 22, 2013
BDO report: Retailers rate economy and regulatory as top risks

General economic conditions and federal, state and/or local regulations rank as the top two risks facing the retail industry, according to a new report by BDO USA.

May 2, 2013
Massachusetts High Court Decision on ZIP Codes Increases Legal Risk for Retailers

By Douglas H. Meal, David T. Cohen, and Lisa L. Rachlin, Ropes & Gray LLP

October 1, 2012
Construction spending drops between July and August, but ahead of last year

Data released Monday by the Associated General Contractors of America revealed that construction spending declined between July and August to an annualized rate of $837 billion, but increased compared with August 2011 driven largely by growing demand for residential, lodging and education construction.

September 11, 2012
Casey’s picks up 22 Kum & Go stores

Kum & Go and Casey’s General Stores announced that they have signed an agreement for Casey’s to acquire 22 convenience stores from Kum & Go.

August 24, 2012
Study: Expansion plans hit four-year high; Subway, Five Guys, Dollar General to open most stores in next 24 months

The store opening plans of retailers hit a four-year high in July, according to the August edition of the National Retailer Demand Monthly report from RBC Capital Markets and Retail Lease Trac.

July 19, 2012
A Welcome Development: Landlords Tout New Projects

By Eileen F. Mitchell, RCS Real Estate Advisors

May 16, 2012
Irrational Exuberance is a Thing of the Past

This might not come as a huge surprise, but “irrational exuberance” is unlikely to be on prominent display.

May 15, 2012
BDO study: 20 biggest risk factors for retailers

General economic conditions, U.S. and foreign supplier vendor concerns, and competition/consolidation are the top three risk factors cited by retailers, according to a new study by BDO USA, LLP, a leading accounting and consulting firm.

April 25, 2012
Casey’s expanding into Tennessee

Casey’s General Stores said it will break ground on its first site in Tennessee in June, marking the thirteenth state in the c-store chain’s area of operations.

March 15, 2012
Casey's launches Kentucky expansion

Casey’s General Stores said that it will break ground on its first site in Kentucky later this month.

March 1, 2012
Shopko and Pamida complete merger, Pamida stores to be converted

General merchandise retailers Shopko Stores and Pamida announced the completion of their previously announced merger that will create a $3 billion company that serves largely rural communities in 22 states.

February 14, 2012
Trinity Building + Construction forms Canadian entity

Trinity Building + Construction Management Corp. announced Tuesday that it has formed a new Canadian entity called Trinity Builders + General Contractors, ULC.

October 24, 2011
Preserving an Urban Treasure

An active post office no more, The Old Post Office Pavilion has secured its survival over the decades via a myriad of commercial uses. 


September 14, 2011
Retail sales flat in August

A report released Wednesday by the Commerce Department said that retail sales were flat in August, the weakest showing in three months.

August 10, 2011
GNC upgrading store with LEDs

General Nutrition Centers has installed high performance, energy efficient LED bulbs from Lighting Science Group bulbs at select corporate-owned locations.

June 3, 2011
Casey’s to purchase 22 stores in Iowa

Casey’s General Stores and Kum & Go announced that they have signed a definitive purchase agreement for Casey’s to acquire 22 convenience stores from Kum & Go.

May 25, 2011
GNC adds PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout

General Nutrition Centers, has added PayPal's Mobile Express Checkout to its mobile site. The integration was made exclusively by mobile and social commerce provider, Branding Brand, without any involvement from third-party service providers, and makes GNC one of the first to implement this feature on its mobile site.

March 7, 2011
GNC’s Green Turn 


General Nutrition Centers has dramatically reduced its energy consumption while improving store aesthetics by switching to LED lamps. The chain is in the final stages of completing a retrofit of some 2,700 company-owned North American stores. 


GNC has employed a variety of lighting technologies over the years, always keeping energy consumption in mind. But it came to a point where the chain wanted an even more energy-efficient turnkey solution, one that would reduce costs and add to store appearance. 


March 3, 2011
Casey’s acquires five QuikTrip stores in Missouri

Casey’s General Stores has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire five convenience stores from QuikTrip Corp. All of the stores are located in the Springfield, Mo., metropolitan area.

March 1, 2011
Sam’s Club to carry select GNC products

General Nutrition Centers said Tuesday that Sam's Club will start selling a few of its products this month.

February 25, 2011
GNC profit leaps 56% in Q4

General Nutrition Centers reported Friday that net income for the quarter ended Dec. 31 surged 56.3% to $19.8 million, compared with $12.7 million in the year-ago period.

December 23, 2010
GNC at opens at Merchants Park

Centro Properties Group said that General Nutrition Center has opened a 1,600-sq.-ft. store at Merchants Park, in Houston.

November 10, 2010
General Growth debuts mobile application

General Growth Properties announced it has launched The Club’s Mobile Application, which allows users to...

November 2, 2010
Casey’s rebuffs 7-Eleven, announces 44-store acquisition

Casey’s General Stores said Wednesday it has ended its discussions with 7-Eleven regarding a potential...

October 31, 2010
GNC to open 40th Manhattan location at 1755 Broadway

Robert K. Futterman & Associates announced it has secured a 1,050-sq.-ft. space for General Nutrition...

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