Sentences with phrase «as chain store»

For the entry - level market (readers aged 10 — 12 years), the expansion of bookstores as a chain store and a local shop will expand the reader's fan base in the future.

There were thirty - three distinct stores, with six duplicates which were ignored, as chain stores would all share the same website.

Inquire about their modes of distribution such as their chain stores.

The $ 9.99 e-book introduction came after publishers had already seen the prices of books fall as chain stores like Barnes & Noble and Borders drove out independent sellers through lower pricing.

Not exact matches

A company that became a national phenomenon with retail alchemy — a rare ability to attract millions with hip designer items at clear - out prices — has seen that delicate formula stifled by excessive caution and a strangling bureaucracy, even as competitors emulated Target's approach, and fast - fashion retailers like H&M, off - price chains such as T.J. Maxx, and dollar stores all muscled onto its turf.

It is one of the largest food and drug chains in the U.S., with more than 2,200 stores in 33 states, including brands such as Acme, Safeway, and Tom Thumb.

The chain's UK arm announced plans to liquidate its business on Wednesday as well, and it will close its 100 stores over six months.

The grocery store chain was required to sell 23 stores as part of an agreement with the Competition Bureau in connection with its purchase of Canada Safeway last year.

But for small music - store chains, there's bad news, too: national chains are buying up or displacing smaller players, and music stores are losing market share to record clubs and other retailers, such as warehouse clubs and discount chains.

IDC doesn't have a line on actual Apple Watch sales from Apple's own retail stores and gets its information from «great sources in the supply chain as well as analysts around the world who gather local information,» according to analyst Jitesh Ubrani, who spoke to Fortune.

In the past year the sporty dolls (Skylar, the Snowboarder, and others) have blazed their way into national chains such as Target and Toys «R» Us as well as onto the shelves of hundreds of independent toy stores.

«Apart from removing any confusion the public may have had as to which franchise chain the store belongs to, the name reflects the feedback we have been receiving from our customers.»

As a private company, Nordstrom would likely be able to focus on initiatives such as investing more in e-commerce, closing underperforming stores and expanding its off - price chain, Nordstrom Rack, without pressure from shareholderAs a private company, Nordstrom would likely be able to focus on initiatives such as investing more in e-commerce, closing underperforming stores and expanding its off - price chain, Nordstrom Rack, without pressure from shareholderas investing more in e-commerce, closing underperforming stores and expanding its off - price chain, Nordstrom Rack, without pressure from shareholders.

As far as department store chains go, Nordstrom is often considered by analysts to be the best of its class, setting the pace for the rest of the industrAs far as department store chains go, Nordstrom is often considered by analysts to be the best of its class, setting the pace for the rest of the industras department store chains go, Nordstrom is often considered by analysts to be the best of its class, setting the pace for the rest of the industry.

Last year Dave's sold $ 54 million worth of organic, GMO - free products (the tagline: «Just say no to bread on drugs») to 2,200 stores in the western U.S. and Guam, including the Safeway and Vons chains, as well as to institutional clients.

Within six months, the company increased ten-fold from 3,000 to 30,000 distribution points that include company operated stores, franchised businesses, retailers, grocers, restaurant chains, and food service locations, such as college campuses.

Finally, it included a gift certificate, along with an invitation to a VIP tour of one of the chain's stores in order to discuss its offerings with a knowledgeable member of their staff, and a promise to revisit the product offerings as per my friend's original suggestion.

The East coast chain broke records to become the first convenience store to be voted the best sandwich shop in the US in Market Force Information's annual survey of nearly 11,500 consumers - beating major players such as Jersey Mike's and Firehouse Subs, last year's winner.

But another executive, who succeeded Gralnick as CEO, closed that chain down and invested in upscale stores called White House Black Market.

As Wat explained, a «significant portion» of the U.K. discount health and beauty chain's stores weren't making enough money.

Of course, electronics are the cornerstone of promotional events like Black Friday but just as was the case with department store chains Kohl's (kss), Macy's (m), and J.C. Penney (jcp), which all reported strong Black Friday business too but weak overall Christmas sales, Target shoppers held back outside of that period.

It's part of a far - reaching effort by the nation's largest department store chain to regain its former mantle as a tastemaker among better brands at its 664 stores nationwide.

Grocery chain Albertsons announced plans Tuesday to acquire Rite Aid in a cash and stock deal, as the traditional grocery industry continues to look for growth by broadening offerings, not just store base.

Billionaire Chipotle investor Bill Ackman spoke about the chain during a conference Tuesday, suggesting there were a number of opportunities for improvement for Chipotle, including introducing desserts and breakfast options as well as extending store hours and introducing more drive - thru windows.

Same - store sales in China were down 14 % as customers there continue to avoid Yum's chains after meat supplier scandal over the summer.

Ikea's food and restaurant business alone raked in $ 1.76 billion in 2015 — and with over 328 stores in 43 countries, it certainly qualifies as a global restaurant chain.

Arthur Blank, PGA Tour Superstore owner, Home Depot founder and Atlanta Falcons owner, discusses the state of golf equipment retail as the PGA Tour Superstore chain continues to expand with new stores.

DAMAC Properties had initially said it would stand by Trump, even as another of the billionaire's Middle East partners, the Lifestyle chain of department stores, halted sales of his «Trump Home» line on Wednesday in protest at his comments.

So it was that J.C. Penney (jcp), the long - stagnating mid-tier department store chain, announced in June 2011 that it was hiring Ron Johnson, the man in charge of Apple's (aapl) wildly profitable retail stores and a Steve Jobs acolyte whose golden halo also included past triumphs as an executive at Target (tgt).

The operator of the Circle K convenience store chain in the United States is seen as a likely bidder to buy the retail assets of oil and gas giant Hess.

These goals were announced as the chain reported that global sales at restaurants open at least a year, or same - store sales, increased 5.9 % in 2015, with net income for the year reaching $ 44.1 million.

Kroger (KR), the nation's largest supermarket chain, on Friday is expected to report second - quarter revenue that outpaces Wall Street's forecasts as the company has expanded its organic foods offerings to offset the consumer shift away from big box stores.

The high - end U.S. department store chain carries brands such as Hugo Boss, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Chanel and Dolce and Gabbana.

By leveraging technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to drive inventory transparency (a key tenet of omnichannel success), Lululemon uses stores as distribution centers to optimize the supply chain and improve inventory turns while enabling an elevated in - store experience for educators and guests.

At the other end of the spectrum, Mail Boxes Etc. uses a scale of minus 2 to 2 for each of 20 criteria, which are weighted to arrive at a total score; Jinwoong, the sporting - goods marketer, uses an «eight - link chain» model for managing decisions about potential new products; the links detail the company's strengths in eight areas, such as distribution and in - store merchandising.

Sarandos, 52, was an ambitious college dropout from Arizona who got his start running a chain of video stores and talked his way into Netflix soon after it was formed, joining in 2000 as vice president of content.

Baker said HBC will keep the stores under separate banners, and plans on renovating the Saks stores and working with more vendors to make the chain «as luxurious as possible.»

As a 100 - store chain, we looked very good indeed.»

My father told a journalist at the time, «As a 200 - store chain, we didn't look very good.

When Weston took control of his family's chain of Loblaw's grocery stores — now helmed by his son Galen G. — he saved the floundering company by closing dozens of stores, upgrading the remaining locations and wooing new talent, such as future marketing legend Dave Nichol.

Fresh Choice, a family - restaurant chain with locations in California, Washington, and Texas, sponsors school fund - raisers that double as new - store promotions.

Restaurants could emulate Dunkin' Brands Group's new concept store, where the chain experiments with new technology such as ordering kiosks and separate areas for mobile order pick - up.

HBC currently operates 90 Saks Off Fifth stores, with plans to open as many 25 new locations per year for the foreseeable future, putting the chain at the heart of its growth strategy.

But as Sears (whose sister chain Kmart has also closed enormous numbers of stores) exits many malls, it follows that traffic to such centers would slip and inflict collateral damage on competitors like Penney and Macy's.

Kroger, which also owns supermarket chains such as Ralphs and Harris Teeter in addition to its namesake stores recently lowered its annual profit forecast, with McMullen saying.»

Logistics / supply chain - intensive companies such as FedEx and Apple have solved much of Boxbee's logistical, supply chain and labor challenges, which is why we sought out mentors such as FedEx's cofounder, Roger Frock, and Apple's former vice president of the online store, Mike Janes.

Canada's grocery companies are in stiff competition against each other as well as other types of retailers that offer food items, including U.S. - based department store chain Walmart and Toronto - based Shoppers Drug Mart (TSX: SC).

Encouragingly, business was up at its namesake and Bloomingdale's chains and their related discount business, as well as high end Bluemercury beauty shops, during the most important time of year for any department store.

TORONTO — Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX: L) plans to unveil about 700 Joe Fresh stores in the U.S. next year as Canada's largest grocery chain works to ramp up sales of its hip fashion line to help bolster earnings that dropped by 19 per cent in its most recent quarter.

The group's view of Tim Hortons as a relaxed meeting place is exactly what the chain is now aiming for in Canada, where boosting same - store sales has become the focus of its growth strategy.