Fast-casual chains led 2015 industry growth

Mike Pallerino April 4, 2016

The fast-casual sector continued to fuel restaurant growth last year and helped the top 500 U.S. restaurant chains boost sales 4.9% from 2014, according to Technomic. Fast-casual chains booked an increase of 11.4%, with health-focused brands including Freshii, Sweetgreen and Zoes Kitchen at the head of the pack. Read the Chicago Tribune story here

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Claire’s courts high-end shoppers with new Paris store

Accessories retailer Claire’s will open an upscale store in Paris this week that will feature exclusive handbags, makeup and a content creation studio for social media posts. The new store highlights the mall-based retailer’s evolving strategy of appealing to a broader swathe of global shoppers