Goodlettsville, TN — Dollar General Corp. plans to open its first stores in California in 2012 following successful expansions in other western states in recent years.
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Columbus, OH — DSW Inc. has completed its previously announced merger between its largest shareholder, Retail Ventures, Inc., and a wholly owned subsidiary of DSW.
Boca Raton, FL — Office Depot’s board of directors has named Neil Austrian as chairman and chief executive officer. Austrian previously served as interim chairman and CEO of Office Depot.
Las Vegas — Athleta, the women’s sports and active apparel brand from Gap Inc., has won a 2011 Hot Retailer Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Pasadena, CA — Disney Store plans to open 60 new concept stores in North America and eight countries by the end of 2011. The retailer also plans to remodel many existing locations.
San Antonio — Southwest Signs has made three new personnel appointments, including the promotion of David Fields to vice president of business development.
