Minneapolis — At a financial community meeting on February 28, 2017, Target CEO Brian Cornell, COO John Mulligan and CFO Cathy Smith shared an overview of Target’s plans for the future.
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Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Café will open the state of Michigan’s 50th location in Portage on March 4, 2017. This restaurant, located at 230 W. Milham Ave., will mark the second location in the region for franchisees Eduardo Ramos and Corina Groeger, as well as a milestone achievement for area developers Craig and Dianne LeMieux, and Debbie King, who have successfully helped to expand the brand’s presence throughout Michigan since 2005.
New York City — Saks Fifth Avenue has completed its newest store and third New York City location, Saks Downtown Men’s. The 16,000-square-foot store is located at the northern end of the burgeoning Brookfield Place in lower Manhattan. A dedicated Saks women’s store opened on the south side of Brookfield Place in September 2016.
Schaumburg, Ill. — In 2017, Builtech Services is working with three development teams as general contractor for 370,000 square feet of retail space in Illinois. The Plaza at Evergreen Park, Retail at the Fields (pictured) and Hoffman Plaza will revitalize three corners throughout Illinois.
Bucyrus, Kan. — KAI Total Pavement Management has been named winner for Best Parking Lot Pavement Project at the 2017 National Pavement Expo awards ceremony. KAI received the award for the parking improvements project at a Target store in Kalispell, Mont.
San Jose, Calif. — Togo’s Eateries, LLC has named Glenn Lunde chief concept officer (CCO). Lunde joins Togo’s with more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant and retail business. He will lead marketing, brand strategy and concept development for the sandwich chain.