Pittsburgh — DICK’S Sporting Goods, the largest U.S.-based, full-line omnichannel sporting goods retailer, will be opening four new DICK’S Sporting Goods stores in March.
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New York City and Calgary, Alberta — Saks Fifth Avenue has opened its newest store and third Canadian location, Saks Calgary. The 115,000-square-foot, two-level retail destination is located at the CF Chinook Centre, Calgary. An in-store dining experience and salon are slated to open soon in 2018.
Atlanta — Premium sports footwear and apparel retailer The Finish Line, Inc. has successfully implemented the TXT Retail Merchandise Planning Solution from TXT Retail, an Aptos Company. With this rollout, the retailer gains world-class merchandise financial planning across its 950 locations in the U.S. and its digital channels.
Warren, Mich. — Kim Yost, president and CEO of Art Van Furniture, plans to retire after 9 years with the company. In order to ensure a seamless leadership transition, Yost will maintain his current role until a successor has been appointed. Art Van has commenced a process to identify and evaluate candidates for the position.
Oklahoma City — Orange Leaf has named Kendall Ware as its new president and chief operating officer. Ware, who has more than 10 years of franchise leadership experience, most recently served as vice president of operations and training for the Orange Leaf brand. As president and COO, Ware will oversee strategic development, operational execution and brand growth.
Vancouver, B.C. — INDOCHINO, the global leader in made-to-measure apparel, is launching a “designed by you” showroom experience this spring in key U.S. markets: Charlotte, N.C.; Houston; Austin, Texas; and Dallas. The locations are four of several new showrooms slated for 2018 as the company continues to accelerate expansion and transform retail by making luxury custom clothing an affordable reality for millions of men.
Glendale, Calif. — DineEquity Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® concepts, has rebranded itself as Dine Brands Global, Inc. The company also has a new 5-year growth plan, as well as new operational and financial goals.
Boise, Idaho — Boise, Idaho-based grocery chain Albertsons Cos. has agreed to acquire Rite Aid Corp., one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, for an undisclosed sum. The integrated company will operate about 4,900 locations, 4,350 pharmacy counters, and 320 clinics across 38 states and Washington, D.C., serving more than 40 million customers per week.