Memphis, TN — On August 11, 2011, Family Dollar opened its 7,000th store, in Memphis, Tenn. — continuing the discount retailer’s expansion across the U.S.
Houston — Houston-based Jamail & Smith Construction has hired retail construction veteran Kristi Kelly-Lowery as its new director of business development.
Roswell, GA — In November, PGA TOUR Superstore plans to open a 50,000-square-foot store in Delray Beach, Fla. The expanding retailer opened its 11th location this past May in Denver.
Milan — Luxottica Group S.p.A., a global eyewear retailer, plans to acquire Erroca, the most important sunglass specialty retail chain in Israel, totaling more than 60 stores.
San Leandro, CA — Through a partnership with TerraCycle, The North Face plans to divert 100% of its polybag packaging waste at 20 of its retail stores.
Indianapolis — Simon Property Group plans to expand four of its most productive Premium Outlet properties by a total of 450,000 square feet. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2012.
Sheridan, AR — With a new logo and revamped website, RoofConnect has refreshed its branding in order to better represent its network of roofing services to national clients.
Rome — On July 30, Gap Inc. opened its first flagship store in Rome, Italy, on Via del Corso, the city’s premier shopping district. The company plans to open four more stores in Italy this year.
