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Macy's Appoints President of International Retail Development May 09, 2008 Cincinnati-based Macy's Inc. announced that Daniel H. Edelman, currently president and COO of Macy's West, has been appointed to the new corporate-level position of president for international retail development.
Tavern on the Green to Open in San Francisco May 09, 2008 Tavern on the Green, one of the highest-grossing independently owned restaurants in the United States, announced that it will open a new restaurant in San Francisco.
Pottery Barn to Open Largest Flagship in Atlanta May 09, 2008 San Francisco-based Williams-Sonoma Inc. will open its largest Pottery Barn flagship--measuring more than 33,000-sq.-ft.--at Lenox Square mall in Atlanta.
Intermix Expands into North Carolina May 09, 2008 New York-based specialty retailer Intermix officially opened its doors at SouthPark in Charlotte, N.C., today.
April Same-Store Sales Improve Slightly May 09, 2008 April same-store sales growth improved to 3.7 percent, mostly due to weak year-ago comparison periods for about 40 retailers reporting monthly results on May 8, according to TNS Retail Forward
Early April Sales Results Mixed May 08, 2008 Early sales results from retailers reporting numbers on Thursday were mixed, with some retailers surpassing expectations and others missing predictions, according to the Associated Press.
Best Buy, Carphone Warehouse Create New Company May 08, 2008 The Carphone Warehouse Group PLC and Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co. Inc. have agreed to form a new venture to accelerate their growth.
OfficeMax to Sell "Made From Waste" Products May 08, 2008 Naperville, Ill.-based OfficeMax Inc. has partnered with TerraCycle Inc., an eco-capitalist company, to bring a new line of green office products to customers.
Survey Reveals 75 Percent of Consumers Use Eco-Friendly Practices at Home May 08, 2008 A new opinion survey conducted by Corporate Research International (CRI) indicates that more than 75 percent of respondents have implemented energy-saving and environmentally friendly practices at home, including replacing regular light bulbs with energy-efficient bulbs, turning off lights more often, recycling and using reusable bags while shopping.
Finish Line, Nike Unveil New Concept Store May 07, 2008 According to Reuters.com., Indianapolis-based The Finish Line Inc. and Beaverton, Ore.-based Nike Inc. have opened a new concept store called "Finish Line Ltd."
Valero to Acquire 72 Retail Sites from Albertsons May 07, 2008 San Antonio-based Valero Energy Corp. announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase 72 convenience stores and fueling kiosks from Albertsons LLC.
Kinderhook Industries Acquires bd's Mongolian Grill May 07, 2008 New York-based private-equity firm Kinderhook Industries LLC announced that it has again partnered with restaurant industry veterans Rodger Head and Clyde Culp to acquire privately owned bd's Mongolian Grill, based in Ferndale, Mich.
The Sports Museum of America Debuts in New York May 07, 2008 Debuting today in New York, The Sports Museum of America (SmA), in partnership with more than 50 individual Halls of Fame and other sports organizations, will be the nation's only interactive, multimedia, all-sports experience.
Linens 'n Things Files for Bankruptcy Protection May 05, 2008 Clifton, N.J.-based Linens Holding Co., a home furnishings specialty retailer operating as Linens 'n Things (LNT), announced that the company and its U.S. subsidiaries have filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
S&K Menswear Opens First Newly Designed Prototype May 05, 2008 Richmond, Va.-based S&K Famous Brands Inc. will be opening the first of a series of newly designed stores at Bridge Street Towne Center in Huntsville, Ala.
L.L. Bean to Open Second Chicago Area Store May 05, 2008 Freeport, Maine-based outdoor gear and apparel outfitter L.L. Bean announced that it will open a second store in the Chicago area.
Last Call for GlobalShop 2009 Speakers, Papers May 05, 2008 GlobalShop, the industry's largest annual retail design tradeshow and conference, is accepting proposals for speakers and papers for the 2009 show, to be held at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, March 23-25, 2009.
Home Depot to Close 15 Stores, Slow Expansion May 02, 2008 Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc. updated its plans for square footage growth, announcing that it will close stores and curb expansion.
Starbucks Reduces Store Opening Plans May 02, 2008 Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. has continued to refine its planned fiscal 2008 U.S. store openings given the current economic environment and its impact on financial results.
The Avenue Opens Fifth Atlanta Area Concept in Forsyth, Ga. May 02, 2008 Atlanta-based Cousins Properties Inc. has unveiled its fifth The Avenue concept in metro Atlanta in Forsyth County--the 13th wealthiest county in the United States.
Walgreens Completes Acquisitions May 02, 2008 Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreen Co. has completed its acquisitions of Chadds Ford, Pa.-based I-trax Inc., parent company of CHD Meridian Healthcare, and privately held Cleveland-based Whole Health Management--together the two companies operate more than 350 worksite health centers.
Consumers Cut Back on Discretionary Spending May 02, 2008 According to the latest American Pulse Survey of 4,055 respondents, consumers are continuing to cut back on discretionary spending, forgoing activities such as dining out or going to the movie theater.
Fatburger Opens in Shadowlake, Neb. May 09, 2008 Portland, Ore.-based Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. announced the opening of its newest Fatburger restaurant in Shadowlake, Neb. It is the first Fatburger location in Nebraska.
Couche-Tard Acquires 83 New Stores May 09, 2008 Laval, Canada-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announced that its Mac's Convenience Stores subsidiary has acquired 83 convenience stores from St. Louis, Mo.-based Spirit Energy LLC.
Walgreens Reports April Sales Increases May 09, 2008 Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreen Co. reported total sales of $4.8 billion, a 7.9 percent increase for April 2008, compared with $4.4 billion for the same time period last year.
Tiffany & Co. Opens Third Store in Las Vegas May 08, 2008 New York-based Tiffany & Co. announced plans to open its newest store in Las Vegas, located on Las Vegas Boulevard in The Crystals at CityCenter in late 2009.
Dell Expands in Australia May 08, 2008 Round Rock, Texas-based Dell Inc. announced plans to expand into Australia through a partnership with Australia-based Officeworks Superstores Ltd.
Rite Aid Releases April Sales Results May 08, 2008 Camp Hill, Pa.-based Rite Aid Corp. reported total sales of $2.003 billion, a 46.9 percent increase, for the four weeks ending April 26, 2008, compared to $1.363 billion for the same time period last year.
Big 5 Reports 1Q Results May 07, 2008 El Segundo, Calif.-based Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported net sales of $212.9 million for the first quarter ending March 30, 2008, compared with $217 million for the same time period last year.
Doubletree Opens in Fayetteville, N.C. May 07, 2008 Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Hilton Hotels Corp. announced the opening of its newest Doubletree hotel in Fayetteville, N.C., located at 1965 Cedar Creek Rd.
Publix Super Markets Open Three In-Store Health Clinics May 07, 2008 Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets Inc. announced the opening of three in-store health clinics in partnership with Brentwood, Tenn.-based The Little Clinic, according to SuperMarketNews.com.
CVS Caremark Releases 1Q Earnings May 07, 2008 Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS Caremark Corp. reported net revenues of $21.3 billion for the first quarter ending March 29, 2008, compared to $13.2 billion for the same time period last year.
Fresh & Easy to Open 10 New Stores in Las Vegas May 06, 2008 El Segundo, Calif.-based Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc. announced plans to open 10 new locations throughout Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Business Press.
Barnes & Noble to Open Three New Stores May 06, 2008 New York-based Barnes & Noble Inc. announced plans to open three new stores in Columbus, Ohio; Cumming, Ga.; and Arlington, Texas.
Sears to Open Delivery Center in Gouldsboro, Pa. May 06, 2008 Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Sears Holding Corp. announced plans to open a new 1-million-sq.-ft. delivery center in Gouldsboro, Pa.
Joe's Sports Opens New Store in Nampa, Idaho May 06, 2008 Wilsonville, Ore.-based Joe's Sports & Outdoor announced the opening of its newest store in Nampa, Idaho, located at 16740 N. Marketplace Blvd.
OfficeMax Releases 1Q Results May 05, 2008 Naperville, Ill.-based OfficeMax Inc. reported total sales of $2.3 billion, a 5.5 percent decrease, for the first quarter ending March 29, 2008.
H&M to Open Three Stores in Seattle May 05, 2008 Stockholm, Sweden-based Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) announced plans to open three new stores in Seattle, with more stores to open in the future, according to the Seattle Times.
Sunflower Farmers Market to Open in Plano, Texas May 05, 2008 Boulder, Colo.-based Sunflower Farmers Market announced plans to open a new store in Plano, Texas, located at Preston and West Parker roads, according to the Dallas News.
Office Depot Reports 1Q Results May 02, 2008 Delray Beach, Fla.-based Office Depot Inc. reported net earnings of $69 million for the first quarter ending March 29, 2008, compared with $154 million for the same time period last year.
The Rezidor Hotel Group Opens New Hotel in Batumi, Georgia May 02, 2008 Brussels, Belgium-based The Rezidor Hotel Group announced the opening of its newest hotel, the Radisson Hotel Batumi, located in Batumi, Georgia, near the Black Sea.
Four Points by Sheraton Opens in Tempe, Ariz. May 02, 2008 White Plains, N.Y.-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced the opening of its newest hotel, Four Points by Sheraton in Tempe, Ariz.
California Pizza Kitchen Opens Two New Locations May 01, 2008 Los Angeles-based California Pizza Kitchen Inc. announced the opening of two new locations, in Tokyo and Seongnam City, South Korea.
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