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April 24, 2013
Senate confirms Wal-Mart’s Burwell as White House budget director

The U.S. Senate voted 96-0 to confirm former Wal-Mart Foundation president Sylvia Mathews Burwell as White House budget director.

Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted 96-0 to confirm former Wal-Mart Foundation president Sylvia Mathews Burwell as White House budget director.

Burwell, the first fully confirmed budget director since January 2012, when Jack Lew, now Treasury Secretary, left the position to become Obama's chief of staff, received a vote of confidence from her former employer.

February 6, 2013
Obama taps CEO of REI to head Interior Department

President Obama has selected Sally Jewell, president and CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., to lead the Interior Department, White House officials said.

Washington -- President Obama has selected Sally Jewell, president and CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., to lead the Interior Department, White House officials said Wednesday.

Jewell, a former banker and Mobile Oil Corp. executive, is an outdoors enthusiast and conservation advocate. She joined the board of REI in 1996, and was appointed COO in 2000. In 2005, she was named CEO. Under her leadership, REI increased sales from $1 billion to nearly $2 billion, added 71 stores, and greatly expanded its online business.

January 2, 2013
NRF welcomes agreement to avoid fiscal cliff



The National Retail Federation on Wednesday welcomed an agreement reached between the White House and Congress on a plan to avoid the fiscal cliff.

WASHINGTON -- The National Retail Federation on Wednesday welcomed an agreement reached between the White House and Congress on a plan to avoid the fiscal cliff. The agreement was approved by the Senate early this morning and could be considered by the House as soon as today.


December 28, 2012
Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta will open earlier than expected

CBL & Associates Properties and Horizon Group Properties announced that their jointly owned Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta will open one month earlier than previously announced – or on July 18, 2013.

Atlanta -- CBL & Associates Properties and Horizon Group Properties announced that their jointly owned Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta will open one month earlier than previously announced – or on July 18, 2013.

November 26, 2012
White House reports says fiscal cliff could take bite out of retail spending

Consumer spending could drop by almost $200 billion next year while depressing real consumer-spending growth by 1.7% if middle-class taxes rise in response to the fiscal cliff, according to a report released Monday by a White House economic team.

Washington -- Consumer spending could drop by almost $200 billion next year while depressing real consumer-spending growth by 1.7% if middle-class taxes rise in response to the fiscal cliff, according to a report released Monday by a White House economic team.

July 6, 2012
White House to meet with retail leaders on Affordable Care Act implementation issues

White House officials have agreed to meet with members of the retail industry to discuss issues associated with implementation of the health reform law, responding to the industry's July 2 letter urging the administration to immediately release “long overdue” regulations that would allow employers to move forward on the law's requirements.

New York -- White House officials have agreed to meet with members of the retail industry to discuss issues associated with implementation of the health reform law, responding to the industry's July 2 letter urging the administration to immediately release “long overdue” regulations that would allow employers to move forward on the law's requirements.

May 24, 2012
White House | Black Market outlet opens at Legends Outlet

The area’s first White House Black | Market Outlet boutique opened on May 24 at Legends Outlets Kansas City.

Kansas City -- The area’s first White House Black | Market Outlet boutique opened on May 24 at Legends Outlets Kansas City.

The concept features not only collections designed specifically for the outlet boutique, but also an assortment from its full-price boutiques as well.

The White House Black Market Outlet boutique will occupy 2,955 sq. ft. next to Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.

March 6, 2012
White House | Black Market to open at The Village at Towne Centre

Youngstown, Ohio-based Cafaro Co. announced that White House | Black Market will open a new store at its The Village at Towne Centre property near Fredericksburg, Va.

Fredericksburg, Va. -- Youngstown, Ohio-based Cafaro Co. announced that White House | Black Market will open a new store at its The Village at Towne Centre property near Fredericksburg, Va.

The 4,000+-sq.-ft. store is slated to open spring 2012 across from Coldwater Creek.

February 27, 2012
White House | Black Market outlet to open at Legends Outlets Kansas City

OTB Destination announced that the area’s first White House | Black Market Outlet boutique will open at Legends Outlets Kansas City in May 2012.

Kansas City, Kan. – OTB Destination announced that the area’s first White House | Black Market Outlet boutique will open at Legends Outlets Kansas City in May 2012.

The women’s retailer will offer a collection designed specifically for the outlet boutique, while offering a select assortment of product from their full-price boutiques as well. The White House Black Market Outlet boutique will occupy an overall square footage of 2,955 next to Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.

February 22, 2012
Chico’s Q4 earnings up 21%

Chico's FAS reported that its fourth quarter earnings rose a better-then-expected 21%, helped by a strong performance of its White House | Black Market brand.

Fort Meyers, Fla. -- Chico's FAS reported that its fourth quarter earnings rose a better-then-expected 21%, helped by a strong performance of its White House | Black Market brand.

For the quarter, the chain posted a profit of $25.1 million, up from $20.7 million a year earlier.

Sales rose 20% to $569.2 million. Same-store sales increased 8.7%. By division, the Chico's/Soma Intimates brands' comparable sales increased 5.5% and White House | Black Market same-store sales increased 15.4%.

February 22, 2012
NRF expresses support for Obama’s business tax reform

The National Retail Federation expressed its support for President Obama's proposal for business tax reform, and pledged to work with the White House and Congress to win passage of legislation that would significantly lower rates in order to help retailers and other businesses create jobs.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Retail Federation expressed its support for President Obama's proposal for business tax reform, and pledged to work with the White House and Congress to win passage of legislation that would significantly lower rates in order to help retailers and other businesses create jobs.

February 16, 2012
Charleston Town Center announces four new upscale retailers

Cleveland-based Forest City Enterprises announced that four new upscale women’s retailers have joined the company’s Charleston Town Center property, located in Charleston, W.Va.

Charleston, W.Va. -- Cleveland-based Forest City Enterprises announced that four new upscale women’s retailers have joined the company’s Charleston Town Center property, located in Charleston, W.Va.

White House | Black Market, Coach, Sephora and Francesca’s Collections will open spring 2012. The center will undergo an expansive renovation, incorporating aesthetic updates to both the interior and exterior of the property.

October 24, 2011
Preserving an Urban Treasure

An active post office no more, The Old Post Office Pavilion has secured its survival over the decades via a myriad of commercial uses. 


February 28, 2011
White House/Black Market names VP

White House|Black Market, a division of Chico's FAS announced that Liz Edmiston has been named senior VP, general merchandise manager for White House|Black Market, effective Feb. 28.

Fort Myers, Fla. -- White House|Black Market, a division of Chico's FAS announced that Liz Edmiston has been named senior VP, general merchandise manager for White House|Black Market, effective Feb. 28.

Edmiston joins White House|Black Market from Tory Burch, where she served as VP merchandising. She has also served as VP merchandising for Victoria's Secret.
 

January 26, 2011
NRF welcomes Obama’s pro-retail business proposals in State of Union address

The National Retail Federation welcomed President Obama’s recognition of the importance of the retail industry to job creation in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, and pledged to work with the White House on initiatives to promote continuation of the nation’s economic recovery.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Retail Federation welcomed President Obama’s recognition of the importance of the retail industry to job creation in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, and pledged to work with the White House on initiatives to promote continuation of the nation’s economic recovery.

October 25, 2010
White House Black Market debuts bridal boutique

White House Black Market has opened its first multi-level location, in Chicago....

September 14, 2010
Cherry Hill Mall announces five new retail tenants

Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) said that five new specialty retailers will open...

October 31, 2008
Snapshots of a Changing Landscape

This is the month when U.S. voters are choosing what kind of change they...

September 30, 2008
Project Profiles

Located on a 3,790-acre parcel of land with $30 million of new infrastructure including...

September 28, 2008
U.S House OKs Extending Renewable Energy Tax Credits

The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 26 approved legislation to extend billions of dollars...

September 30, 2007
The Main Event

In 15 communities from coast to coast, townspeople are cheering. And the joy is spreading,...

July 30, 2007
Retail Conglomerates Division Breakouts

Company2006 Sales (000 omitted)2006 StoresAbercrombie & Fitch$3,318,158944Abercrombie & Fitch$1,515,123360Hollister$1,363,233393Abercrombie$405,820177Direct to consumer$174,100DNARUEHL$33,98214Ahold USA$22,437,000795Stop & Shop/Giant Landover$16,438,000575Giant-Carlisle/Tops$5,999,000220Best...

June 30, 2007
Chico’s Protects Confidential Information

To assure it doesn’t become a victim of a hacking attack, Chico’s FAS is taking...

April 30, 2007
Extracting Retail Dollars

American Eagle Outfitters operates 833 stores in 50 states. With 925 women’s specialty U.S. stores...

April 30, 2007
Specialty without The Special

Gap Inc.’s problems have been well-documented. Between a loss of product cachet, trouble with information...