Newsletter: Specs Talk

04/13/2011 - 4:15pm

Fitch North America said it was awarded branding and retail work from Buffalo Wild Wings, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the nation.

04/13/2011 - 10:40am

Ikea powers up solar in Burbank, Calif.

Ikea on Wednesday went live with the solar energy system installed at its store in Burbank, Calif. The 35,000-sq.-ft. array consists of a 290-kW system, built with approximately 1,260 panels.

04/12/2011 - 10:21am

Kohl’s named 2011 Energy Star Partner of the Year

Kohl’s Department Stores announced Tuesday that it will be recognized as a 2011 Energy Star Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

04/12/2011 - 10:10am

Tuesday Morning sales edge up in Q3, to end year with up to 13 more stores

Tuesday Morning Corp. reported Tuesday that sales for the quarter ended March 31 rose 1.3% to $174.3 million, compared with $172 million in the year-ago period.

04/11/2011 - 4:14pm

Charming Charlie’s makes Massachusetts debut

Houston-based women’s fashion accessories retailer Charming Charlie said it has opened its first Massachusetts location at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Mass.

04/07/2011 - 4:41pm

Uniqlo to open third New York City store

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo said Thursday it will open its third New York City location.

04/07/2011 - 4:31pm

Wingstop to add 20 locations in Atlanta market

Wingstop has announced plans to aggressively expand its presence in the Atlanta area.

04/07/2011 - 11:09am

Bed Bath & Beyond's Q4 profit up 25%, to open 45 stores

Bed Bath & Beyond reported Wednesday that profit for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 26 rose 25% to $283.5 million, compared with $226 million a year earlier.

04/06/2011 - 4:43pm

Forever 21 to open big in Miami Beach

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 will open a three-level, 39,000-sq.-ft. store in Miami Beach, Fla., Women’s Wear Daily reported.

04/06/2011 - 4:39pm

Aaron’s partners with Buxton for expansion strategy

Aaron’s has formed a partnership with Buxton, a customer analytics firm, to assist with the retailer’s market expansion and analytics strategy.