Little Caesars plans nearly 25 new stores in major marketsLittle Caesars is aiming to grow its presence in large U.S. cities. Big Lots files for bankruptcy, selling itself to private equity firm Big Lots has agreed to sell “substantially all” of its stores and business operations to Nexus Capital Management. Missouri’s Chesterfield Mall to re-emerge as ‘Downtown Chesterfield’ The Staenberg Group estimates that its $2 billion redevelopment will take 10 to 15 years. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 plan approved; to exit with more than 540 locations Red Lobster is moving forward with its restructuring plan months after filing for bankruptcy. 7-Eleven parent company rejects $39 billion buyout bid The Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven convenience stores has rejected a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying it "grossly" undervalues the company's value. Nothing Bundt Cakes adds Yum! Brands leader to C-suite A restaurant industry veteran is joining Nothing Bundt Cakes’ C-suite. Store Expansion News: August update Welcome to Store Expansion News, Chain Store Age's monthly roundup of brick-and-mortar expansion plans across the retail and restaurant industries. LL Flooring to go dark after no buyer emerges The specialty retailer of hardwood flooring formerly known as Lumber Liquidators is going out of business after efforts to find a buyer failed. Woof Gang to open its first stores in California Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is headed to the West Coast to expand its store count. Bad Ass Coffee to open first New Jersey shops Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is planning to enter a new state with three stores. First Previous 13 14 15 16 17 Next Last