Fort Myers, FL—Chico’s FAS, Inc. has appointed Kent A. Kleeberger to the position of executive vice president–COO. Current COO Jeffrey A. Jones is retiring from the company effective March 7, 2011.
Fort Myers, FL — Chico’s FAS, Inc. has appointed Kent A. Kleeberger to the position of executive vice president–COO. Current COO Jeffrey Jones will retire from the company in March.
Cincinnati and New York City — Macy’s Inc.’s fiscal fourth-quarter profit has grown 50%, allowing the department store giant to move forward with growth plans in 2011.
Plano, TX—J. C. Penney has unveiled a bold new logo — its first significant logo update in 40 years. The $17.8 billion retailer will begin transitioning its store signage over the next 3 years.
Freeport, NY—Curt Picard has joined Brinco Mechanical Services, Inc., as vice president, strategic asset management. He joins the company from Lennox Industries.
Charlotte, NC—Wastequip has introduced two Galbreath Loaded Container Handlers (LCH) to tour the country as part of its ongoing dealer demonstration program.
St. Louis and Aliso Viejo, CA—Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has acquired American Sporting Goods Corporation (ASG) for $145 million in cash plus assumed net debt.
Queens, NY—Discount grocer ALDI has opened its first-ever New York City store in Queens. This is the first of three grocery stores the company plans for the area.
