Birmingham, MI — Sachse Construction is remodeling two Nike stores in Louisville, Ky., and Des Moines, Iowa. Both projects expect to receive LEED Gold certification.
Niwot, CO — Crocs, Inc. opens the doors to three new concept stores this week. The new shops are located in Bloomington, Minn.; Austin, Texas; and Durham, N.C.
Bridgeview, IL — Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been named once again a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for 2011, ranking #10.
East Cleveland, OH — Over 45 retailers attended GE Lighting’s LED & Energy Efficient Lighting Trends for Retail conference this month to share best practices, new technologies and trends.
Matthews, NC — Family Dollar Stores, Inc. has opened four new stores in California — marking its first entry into the state. Family Dollar plans to open 450 to 500 new stores in fiscal 2012.
Plano, TX — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has named Michael W. Kramer chief operating officer, effective Dec. 5, 2011. He will report to CEO Ron Johnson.
Lake City, PA— Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group, Inc. has been recognized for its 2010 safety record from the Professional Landcare Network Association.
Farmingdale, NY — Ferrandino & Son, Inc. has ranked fifth in the country on Snow Magazine’s Top 100 Contractor List for 2011.
San Francisco — Gensler is partnering with Wilkes Bashford on a top-to-bottom renovation of its 7-floor store located in San Francisco’s historic Union Square shopping district.
Buffalo, NY — New Era has chosen Chicago as the location for its 10th flagship store globally. The 4,500-square-foot store is also New Era’s first owned and operated retail presence in the Midwest.