In 2008, Rouses acquired two additional stores in Mississippi.

In 1998, the company closed only one store, acquired three stores, and established 35 new stores, for a total of 286 stores in operation.

Stage Stores, Inc. has acquired many stores over the years, including the following:

Jack Eckerd, son of the founder, was responsible for the expansion of the company when he acquired three stores in Florida in 1952.

The population increased from twenty-five to 100 between 1890 and 1892, and the town acquired two general stores, a gristmill, and a gin.

They have however acquired many stores from their failed rivals.

SuperValu has acquired 1124 stores in the deal, including:

Caldor will acquire six stores that Alexander's closed last spring.

The chain of department stores recently announced plans to acquire seven stores in Florida.

As of 5th April 2011, Beales acquired 19 additional stores, securing its long term future.