Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Sears is opening a first-of-its-kind DieHard Auto Center Driven by Sears that is designed to meet the ever changing needs of today’s driver. The new store in San Antonio opened on February 17, 2017.
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Bethesda, Md. — GTM Architects, an award-winning residential and commercial architectural firm, has designed the first brick-and-mortar retail space for Jenni Bick Fine Custom Journals in Washington, D.C. The formerly online-only handmade journal business is moving into the Dupont Circle location previously occupied by Riccardi Clothier.
New York City — Frederic Cumenal has resigned as chief executive officer of Tiffany & Co., effective immediately. The search for a successor is underway. During this process, Michael J. Kowalski, chairman of the board of directors and previous CEO of Tiffany, will serve as interim CEO while continuing as chairman.
Boise, Idaho — On the 2-year anniversary of the Albertsons-Safeway merger that created the second-largest supermarket company in the U.S., Albertsons Companies has grown its workforce by 10%, creating 26,000 jobs; built or acquired 174 locations; and elevated its commitment to sustainability.
Atlanta — The Home Depot® has made its first major investment in a wind-powered renewable energy project. The energy purchased from the wind farm is enough to power 100 Home Depot stores for a year while also providing $150,000 in local community benefits.