Seattle — On December 24, 2016, REI’s newest distribution center, located in Goodyear, Ariz., achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification — the highest level in the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) green building rating system — making it the first distribution center in the U.S. to achieve both LEED Platinum certification and Net Zero Energy.
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Moorestown, N.J. and Montpellier, France — Destination Maternity and Orchestra Prémaman S.A. plan to merge, creating a leading global provider of maternity apparel, children’s wear and baby hard goods. The transaction, which was unanimously approved by both boards of directors, creates an estimated $1.1 billion company with 1,800 retail locations.
Philadelphia — CDI Studio One, the architecture division of L.R. Kimball – a CDI Company, has completed the new office complex/operation center for Sheetz, Inc., the $7.2 billion, family-owned and operated convenience store giant. Located on the Sheetz corporate campus midway between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, the project includes a 115,000-square-foot modern headquarters and operation Center and an adjacent 13,000-square-foot daycare center.
New York City — Just in time for the holiday season, one of the nation’s largest outlet and retail shopping centers welcomes New York-based Century 21 Department Store to Sawgrass Mills, a Simon Center, in Sunrise, Fla. The new store, which will open on December 16, 2016, marks the 55-year-old retailer’s 12th location — and its first in Florida.
New York City — L’OCCITANE redefines the shopping experience with the opening of its new flagship store in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. The revolutionary store presents a new shopping model designed for today’s consumers, addressing their varying needs for information and immediacy, all the while channeling the rich heritage, natural beauty and art de vivre of Provence.
Los Angeles — CBRE Group, Inc. has acquired Skye Group (Skye), a leading provider of retail project management, shopping center development and tenant coordination services in the U.S. and Canada. This acquisition enhances CBRE’s position in the retail market by bolstering its retail project management service offerings.
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. has a succession plan for its group vice president and chief digital officer. Kevin Dougherty, group vice president and chief digital officer, will retire on Jan. 27, 2017. Yael Cosset, chief commercial officer and chief information officer of 84.51°, will succeed Dougherty effective upon his retirement.
New York City — Todd Snyder opened the doors of his Manhattan store on December 6, 2016 on Madison Square Park North. The location will offer Todd Snyder apparel alongside curated selections from partners including: Champion, Timex, Mackintosh, Globe Trotter, Tricker’s and Alden.
New York City — Hunter Roberts Construction Group has promoted Shane Skennonto, formerly safety director of the Philadelphia office, to director of safety. In this new role, Skennonto will oversee company-wide health and safety initiatives in Hunter Roberts’ New York, Newark and Philadelphia offices, as well as on jobsites in the surrounding counties and states.