Store count almost doubled, to 2,147.
It plans to increase its store count by 475 in fiscal 2009, which ends in August.
Starbucks' store count will be about 21,500 stores by the end of 2011.
In 2014, Greggs opened 50 new shops, although it closed 71, reducing its overall store count.
Michaels has performed well under Mr. Menzer's leadership, increasing its revenue, cutting expenses and expanding its store count.
Dollar General is now the largest retailer in America by store count, and is adding 600 shops a year.
The new store in Paris, scheduled to open in early December, will bring the brand's store count to 16 worldwide.
The company opened 33 new stores in the fourth quarter, bringing its North American store count to 1,649.
Target is the ideal offline partner for Amazon for two reasons, shared demographic and manageable but comprehensive store count.
Though the higher-performing companies grew their store count only 2% per year, they posted 3.4% comparable store sales increases.
The first is revenue per store, which is simply total revenue in a year divided by the total store count.
