New York City and Calgary, Alberta (Canada) — Saks Fifth Avenue plans to open its third Canadian location, in Calgary, Alberta. Expected to open in January 2018, the 115,000-square-foot, two-level location will be part of CF Chinook Centre, a Cadillac Fairview property. The new store will feature a modern and authoritative merchandise assortment. In addition to its elevated assortment, the new location will offer a full service Fifth Avenue Club, complete with private suites and personal shopping consultants.
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New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, has appointed Scott Martin as senior vice president – real estate, effective June 13, 2016. Martin joins Foot Locker, Inc. from Gap Inc. He succeeds Jeffrey Berk, who retired in April after almost 20 years with the company.
Denver — Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant, has appointed Gregg Koffler to the position of senior vice president of franchise sales & administration, effective immediately. Previously, he oversaw franchise sales for Corner Bakery Café.
Southfield, Mich. — Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. has formed a management succession plan that advances CFO David G. Burke to president and CEO on January 1, 2017, or upon the selection of a new CFO, whichever comes first. The current chairman, president and CEO, Michael Ansley, will remain as chairman of the board after the transition.