New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., a New York-based specialty athletic retailer, has appointed Pawan Verma as senior vice president and chief information officer, effective August 10. Verma succeeds Peter Brown, who retired in April after 38 years with the company.
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Dallas — 7-Eleven, Inc. (SEI), the world’s largest convenience retailer with 56,400 stores worldwide, has signed a master franchise agreement with Seven System Vietnam Co. Ltd. to develop and operate 7-Eleven® stores in Vietnam. The expansion marks the company’s first stake in the Pacific Rim since 7-Eleven entered Indonesia in 2009.
Phoenix — Fire, security and life safety services provider Telgian Corporation has moved its headquarters from Tempe, Ariz., to Phoenix. At 41,000 square feet, the new office space is double the size of the previous office with a customized floor plan that will enhance workflow and employee communication to improve efficiency even more.
City of Commerce, Calif. — 99 Cents Only Stores LLC has appointed Jack L. Sinclair as chief merchandising officer. He brings more than 30 years of experience to 99 Cents Only Stores, specifically in grocery retail at both North American and European retailers.
Toronto — In addition to completing the acquisition of 12 former Target sites, Lowe’s Canada also plans to open two more locations in Ontario. Construction is currently underway in Ancaster and Mississauga, representing an additional investment in excess of approximately C$50 million.
Dubuque, Iowa — Since 1936, Graham’s Style Store has been about creating a uniquely sophisticated customer experience. The current stewards of the Graham’s brand were looking for an updated ambience that would project the traditional quality, service and workmanship for which Graham’s is known, while adding a big dash of fun and sparkle for new generations of customers.