Seattle — REI, a national retailer of outdoor gear and clothing, will open a new store in Overland Park, Kan. — its first in the state — in fall 2013.
Farmingdale, NY — To share best practices in snow removal, landscaping, exterior and facilities maintenance, Ferrandino & Son will begin broadcasting a series of free, 1-hour webinars.
Deerfield, IL — Walgreen Co. has entered into an agreement to purchase a regional drugstore chain with 144 stores in the Mid-South region of the United States.
Houston — Neill P. Davis, executive vice president and CFO of The Men’s Wearhouse, plans to leave on August 2, 2012 to accept the position of president with Francesca’s Holdings Corporation.
New York City — New York & Company, Inc., a specialty apparel chain with 541 retail stores in 43 states, has hired Laura Weil as executive vice president, chief operating officer.
East Cleveland, OH — Lufkin, Texas-based Brookshire Brothers operates 72 supermarkets in Texas and Louisiana. The company recently launched a facility-wide lighting update.
New York City — Brixmor Property Group has executed four new leases with Charming Charlie, a growing fashion jewelry and accessories retailer.
Brea, CA — All American Mechanical Contractors, Inc. has hired Lynn Van as a business development associate. All American Mechanical Contractors is a full-service facilities maintenance company.
East Rutherford, NJ — Cushman & Wakefield has launched its Mobile Engineering and Maintenance services platform in New Jersey.
Menomonee Falls, WI — Kohl’s Department Stores will expand its solar program by nearly 25% in 2012, installing solar panels at approximately 30 additional Kohl’s locations.