Costa Mesa, CA — Anna’s Linens continues its tremendous growth with plans to open 30 new stores in 2011.
Columbus, OH — Big Lots, Inc. has completed the purchase of Ontario-based Liquidation World Inc., representing the first expansion of Big Lots’ retail operations outside of the U.S.
Melville, NY — DJM Realty, a Gordon Brothers Group company, has been retained to exclusively manage the disposition of all remaining Borders Group and Waldenbooks real estate in the United States.
Philadelphia — This month, value retailer Five Below debuted in Michigan with the opening of five new stores in the Detroit area.
Los Angeles — Westfield Group has initiated the largest solar project in its U.S. portfolio with plans to add solar panels to two of its premier malls in greater Los Angeles.
Dallas — 7-Eleven, Inc. has undergone its fastest store-renovation effort ever, significantly upgrading more than 1,000 of its 7-Eleven® stores on the East Coast.
East Rutherford, NJ — Travel retailer Hudson Group has opened the first freestanding Juicy Couture airport store in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Knoxville, TN — Expert JMS, a leading North American provider of facility maintenance services, has appointed Susan Dykman as executive vice president and COO.
Los Angeles — This month, Frederick’s of Hollywood will open a flagship store at Mushrif Mall in Abu Dhabi, marking its first Middle Eastern location and its first location outside the U.S.
Longwood, FL — J. Raymond Construction has been awarded contracts for the construction of two new Fresh Market locations in Florida.