London — Gap Inc. plans to open approximately 190 stores worldwide in the year ahead, as well as the first Old Navy stores outside of North America by the end of 2012.
North Bergen, NJ — Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. has reached an important milestone with the opening of its 500th store. The new store opened on April 18, 2011 in St. Peters, Mo.
Granada Hills, CA — Regency Centers has begun construction on the $16 million redevelopment of Granada Village in the San Fernando Valley.
Burbank, CA — On April 13, IKEA officially plugged in the solar energy system installed at its store in Burbank, Calif.
Menomonee Falls, WI — More than 600 of Kohl’s 1,097 stores have earned the ENERGY STAR label. The retailer was also recognized as a 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year on April 2, 2011.
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Bismarck, ND — Jones Lang LaSalle has been named as the new property and leasing manager for Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck, N.D. Paul Schable will serve as property manager.
Fort Worth, TX — Pier 1 Imports, Inc. has a 3-year growth plan that includes improving existing stores and expanding its store portfolio.
Columbus, OH — DSW Inc. has appointed Roger Rawlins to SVP and general manager of DSW.com, and Jennie Wilson to SVP of finance and controller.
High Point, NC — Thomasville plans to open two new stores in Dallas and Chicago this spring, which will be among the retailer’s first new store openings in over 2 years.