With all the kids going back to school this time of year, I must admit I miss my school days!
There’s a saying that goes: “You can’t understand what someone is going through until you walk a mile in their shoes.”
San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma opened its first store in Quebec, Canada, on Nov. 3, 2012. The 8,000-square-foot store features Williams-Sonoma’s new store design.
Los Angeles — Newsweek magazine has ranked CBRE Group, Inc. as the greenest real estate services firm in its 2012 Green Rankings.
Atlanta — Carter’s, Inc. plans to consolidate its retail store and financial operations currently managed in Shelton, Conn., with the company’s Atlanta-based operations.
Minneapolis — Christopher & Banks Corporation’s board of directors has elected LuAnn Via as the company’s next president and CEO, succeeding Joel Waller.
Huntington Beach, CA — Greg Trojan will join BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. as president in December and CEO in February, when the company’s current chairman, president and CEO, Jerry Deitchle, plans to retire as CEO.
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Jacksonville, FL — Stein Mart is opening seven stores this fall. Four new stores, in addition to three relocations, are in Surprise, Ariz.; Katy, Texas; Tucson, Ariz.; and Charlottesville, Va.
New York City — Kenneth D. Cole, chairman and chief creative officer and beneficial holder of approximately 46% of the company’s outstanding common stock, has acquired Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.