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Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Hancock leases offer other retailers new growth prospects

    With rental rates rising, expansion minded retailers have a unique opportunity to satisfy their growth aspirations by capitalizing on below market rates available at nearly 200 former Hancock Fabric locations.

  • Report: Teen retailer on brink of Chapter 11

    Aeropostale will reportedly file for bankruptcy protection this week and subsequently close more than 100 of its 800 stores, according to The Wall Street Journal.

    The struggling teen apparel retailer plans to reorganize under a Chapter 11 filing this week ahead of May rent payments, the report said. On Aeropostale has been struggling for some time. The chain has recorded three consecutive years of losses as its struggles to deal with a teen audience whose spending tastes now favor fast-fashion giants such as H&M as well as online retailers.

  • Another retailer to explore strategic alternatives

    Build-A-Bear Workshop on Tuesday said it has hired financial and legal advisers to help it explore strategic alternatives. The news came the day after General Nutrition Corp. (GNC) said it was doing the same.

  • JLL makes key hires to expand SoCal retail efforts

    Photo: Erik Westedt, left, and Scott Kaplan have joined JLL’s growing Southern California team.

  • Party City begins 80 store expansion – in Mexico

    The first Party City location has opened in Mexico and with the help of strategic franchise partner Grupo Oprimax a total of 80 locations are planned.

  • Bidding begins for Sport Chalet stores

    Prime retail real estate in Southern California and nearby states is now available after bankrupt Sport Chalet retained A&G Realty Partners to sell its assets.

  • GNC exploring options — including sale

    GNC Holdings Inc. announced Monday it is undertaking a strategic review whose options could include a sale of the company.

    The health-and-wellness retailer said it is also considering accelerated refranchising strategies, partnerships and other collaborations, and capital structure optimization. The announcement comes on the heels of disappointing first quarter results.

  • Long-Term Thinking

    Editor’s Note: The 27th annual Chain Store Age survey of Fastest-Growing Acquirers surveyed retail square footage purchased during the 2015 calendar year.

    They come to the list with different philosophies and experiences, but this year’s Fastest-Growing Acquirers share a dedication to preparation and long-term strategies.

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