A new report by the IHL Group which analyzes 1,660 retail chains operating 50 or more locations in the U.S. during the period 2016 to 2019 indicates the number of retailers expanding far outstrips those contracting. https://www.chainstoreage.com/real-estate/ihl-study-five-retailers-opening-stores-for-every-retailer-closing-stores/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is […]
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Noodles & Company Looking Forward to Expansion Plan
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/noodles-co-preps-meaningful-unit-growth On the wings of strong, same-store sales, the fast-casual chain plans to add a significant number of new locations beginning in 2021. Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts
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Digital Billboards Get the Green Light in San Jose
On August 6, 2019, city officials in San Jose (CA) unanimously approved a plan to investigate replacing existing, conventional billboards with new digital displays. The city aims to modernize its appearance while removing old, existing billboards. “We are in the heart of Silicon Valley, you would expect us to have the most up-to-date billboards,” said […]
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New Signage: The Crowning Touch to an Historic Building
Turner Hall, a National Historic Landmark built in 1882 and located in Milwaukee’s Entertainment District, received a stunning upgrade recently when Poblocki Sign Company (Milwaukee, WI) installed a new icon which hearkens back to the bygone era of spectacular, vertical signs. https://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/turner-hall-signage.html Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a […]
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Walgreen’s Scales Back U.S. Footprint
Citing a comprehensive, cost-management strategy, the firm plans to close 200 stores in the U.S., representing an overall reduction of about 3 percent. https://www.chainstoreage.com/finance-0/walgreens-to-close-200-u-s-stores/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More […]
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Downtown Stoughton, MA, Gets a Welcome Makeover
Several stores located in the central core of Stoughton (MA) will be getting substantial facade upgrades facelift starting this month thanks to a $586,141 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Housing and Community Development which had been awarded in July 2018. The projects involved include complete renovations […]
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2014 University of Wisconsin Survey of Facade Upgrades
A series of case studies conducted by the University of Wisconsin and published in 2014 affirm the potent economic benefits of storefronts and signage in revitalizing Main Street neighborhoods and spurring economic development. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/resilientdowntowns/files/2016/06/Final-Report.pdf Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of […]
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Steak ‘n Shake to Shutter Locations
The firm has closed more than 100 locations so far in 2019, according to federal securities filings Friday from its parent company, Biglari Holdings. The burger chain reports the closings are temporary as it seeks operators to take over the shuttered restaurants. https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/steak-n-shake-has-closed-more-100-locations Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as […]
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Pizza Hut Trims Dine-in Locations to Meet the Market
The firm is focusing on takeout and delivery operations while closing under-performing, dine-in locations. https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/pizza-hut-plans-close-hundreds-us-units Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts
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Cumberland Farms Acquired by the EG Group
Based in the U.K., the European convenience-store operator has now expanded its U.S. footprint to approximately 1,700 stores operating in 30 states. Cumberland Farms currently operates some 600 convenience stores in seven Northeast states and Florida. EG Group will retain the Cumberland Farms brand on all of the acquired stores. https://www.chainstoreage.com/finance-0/cumberland-farms-acquired-by-u-k-firm/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a […]
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