San Jose, CA — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has opened its first San Jose, California, store — the company’s first in Northern California.
New York City — Energy Conservation & Supply Inc. (ECS) is scheduled to administer rebates for over 400,000 LED PAR lamps in over 25 states in 2011.
Dallas — 7-Eleven, Inc. is celebrating its 40,000th store on Friday, February 25, 2011. During 2010, 7-Eleven opened more than 2,500 stores globally.
Fort Myers, FL — Chico’s FAS, Inc. has appointed Kent A. Kleeberger to the position of executive vice president–COO. Current COO Jeffrey Jones will retire from the company in March.
Fort Myers, FL—Chico’s FAS, Inc. has appointed Kent A. Kleeberger to the position of executive vice president–COO. Current COO Jeffrey A. Jones is retiring from the company effective March 7, 2011.
Cincinnati and New York City — Macy’s Inc.’s fiscal fourth-quarter profit has grown 50%, allowing the department store giant to move forward with growth plans in 2011.
Plano, TX—J. C. Penney has unveiled a bold new logo — its first significant logo update in 40 years. The $17.8 billion retailer will begin transitioning its store signage over the next 3 years.
Charlotte, NC—Wastequip has introduced two Galbreath Loaded Container Handlers (LCH) to tour the country as part of its ongoing dealer demonstration program.
Freeport, NY—Curt Picard has joined Brinco Mechanical Services, Inc., as vice president, strategic asset management. He joins the company from Lennox Industries.
St. Louis and Aliso Viejo, CA—Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has acquired American Sporting Goods Corporation (ASG) for $145 million in cash plus assumed net debt.