Baltimore — Gable, a Baltimore-based digital technology and visual solutions company, recently completed the installation of dynamic digital displays including tickers and high-resolution video displays inside UNIQLO’s first Florida store in Disney Springs.
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Minneapolis — Target Corporation has hired Ben Cook as senior vice president, global logistics, inventory allocation and replenishment. Cook will lead the optimization of Target’s inbound and outbound supply chain processes. He’ll also oversee inventory allocation and replenishment, merchandise planning operations and global logistics. He will report to Target’s executive vice president and chief supply chain and logistics officer, Arthur Valdez.
Burlington, Ontario (Canada) — IKEA Canada plans to install two additional electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at each IKEA store in Ontario, reinforcing IKEA Canada’s commitment to sustainability and sustainable transport. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation, under its Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario (EVCO) program, is providing the funding for the new charging stations.
Dublin, Calif. — Ross Stores opened 24 Ross Dress for Less® and seven dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores across 15 different states in June and July. These new locations are part of the company’s 2016 expansion plans to add approximately 70 Ross and 20 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations throughout the year.
Sunbury, Pa. — Weis Markets, Inc., a Mid-Atlantic food retailer, has reached a definitive agreement with Food Lion, LLC, to purchase the assets of 38 Food Lion supermarket locations operating in the states of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company plans to complete the purchase of these locations pending regulatory approval.
Framingham, Mass. — Staples, Inc. has named Steve Matyas its new president, North American retail. He previously had been president of Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros since July 2000, and will continue to serve as a member of the company’s executive committee.