Store Planning / Construction / Facilities

04/29/2013 - 5:43pm
Leslie's Poolmart to grand-open two stores on path to 48

Leslie’s Poolmart, parent to Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies, said that it will grand-open two stores on May 3, putting the retailer on track toward opening its previously announced 48 new stores between March and May 2013.

04/25/2013 - 4:58pm
Max-Wellness to open new Mini-Max store format

Max-Wellness will debut its new format, Mini-Max, in Moorings Park, a premier upscale retirement community in Naples, Fla.

04/25/2013 - 10:26am
Cabela’s announces plans for two new locations

Cabela’s Inc. announced plans to open two new locations, with one in Tualatin, Ore., and the other in the north Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, area.

04/24/2013 - 3:30pm
Top real estate and store development exec leaves J.C. Penney

Another Ron Johnson-appointee and former Apple executive has left J.C. Penney.

04/24/2013 - 10:48am
Bloomberg: Apple to grow aggressively in China

A Wednesday report by Bloomberg said that Apple plans to double its number of retail stores in China over the next two years to help offset slowing growth worldwide.

04/23/2013 - 5:18pm
Icing being rebranded; 35 stores on tap
Icing, a division of Claire’s Stores, is being re-branded with a new store design, new logo and updated imagery, Women’s Wear Daily reported.
04/23/2013 - 12:24pm
Kohl’s details sustainability progress
Kohl’s Department Stores released its 2012 corporate social responsibility report, providing updates on the company’s programs and accomplishments in sustainability, community relations and social compliance.
04/22/2013 - 10:52am
Walmart Asia environmental program saves 20% in energy costs

The Asia arm of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it has achieved energy savings of 20% across 210 supplier factories in China.

04/22/2013 - 10:44am
Leslie's Swimming Pool opens 8 stores this week, 48 in spring

Leslie’s Poolmart said it will grand-open eight Leslie’s Swimming Pool stores on April 26-28, part of the company’s pre-stated goal to open 48 new stores in spring 2013.

04/22/2013 - 10:40am
Ann Inc. reaches emission goal three years ahead of plan

Ann Inc. said it has already surpassed its 2015 emission goal by reducing its carbon footprint by 8% per square foot.