Red Lobster's Chapter 11 plan approved; to exit with more than 540 locationsRed 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. Centennial and partners acquire Maryland’s second-largest mall Former GGP chief Sandeep Mathrani will help the mall owner re-curate Annapolis Mall near Chesapeake Bay. Dollar Tree misses estimates, cuts forecast Dollar Tree reported disappointing second-quarter earnings and sales, citing pressure on middle- and higher-income customers. The discounter also cut its full-year guidance. Nordstrom family in $3.76 billion bid to take chain private with Mexican retailer Nordstrom family members have teamed up with Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool to acquire the century-old department store company. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last