By Jerry Tucci, Sr and Ravindra S. Kamat, AIA Next-generation Saks Fifth Avenue store in Boston unveils a new, cutting-edge design — and overcomes numerous construction challenges.
Philadelphia — Value retailer Five Below plans to open 50 new locations this year, beginning with two new stores that opened last Friday in greater Baltimore.
Pomona, CA — The senior management team at Rose Paving recently appointed David Cohen as general manager of the Los Angeles branch office.
Boca Raton, FL — Office Depot has reduced its energy usage by 27.5% across its building portfolio, becoming the first general retailer to be recognized for realizing a greater than 20% reduction.
Columbia, SC — Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. has promoted Trey Robinson to the position of regional sales manager for Spartan’s Southern South Carolina region.
Chicago — Tornado Industries has unveiled the BR Vario II, an environmentally preferred, compact, lightweight floor machine with 650 RPM of cleaning power.
Chicago — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Jones Lang LaSalle 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year.
New York City — Frederic Cumenal has joined Tiffany & Co. as executive vice president, effective March 10, 2011. He joins the luxury retailer from LVMH Group.
Rome, Italy — The Bulgari Family has decided to join forces with the LVMH Group in order to reinforce the long term development of the Bulgari Group.
Los Angeles — Guess?, Inc. has appointed Nancy Shachtman as its president of North America. She will oversee the North American retail operations for Guess, Guess by Marciano and Guess Wholesale.