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.
