Goodlettsville, TN — Dollar General plans to build a distribution center in Bethel Township, Pa. It will be the 12th facility in the retailer’s growing distribution network.
New York City — The Feil Organization has facilitated a new 148,000-square-foot lease with Costco Wholesale Corporation in New Orleans, which will mark the retail giant’s first venture into the state of Louisiana.
Fort Worth, TX — Steve Sumell has joined Trademark as senior vice president, property management. He will direct property management and oversee property operations.
Conshohocken, PA — IKEA plans to install solar energy panels on two more of its United States locations — both of them distribution centers in the Eastern U.S.
Birmingham, AL — Hibbett Sports, Inc. has hired Scott J. Bowman as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 9. Bowman joins Hibbett from The Home Depot.
Minneapolis — Best Buy Co., Inc. has appointed Hatim A. Tyabji as chairman. The transition follows the abrupt announcement that Founder and Chairman Richard Schulze would be resigning immediately.
New York City — Kate Spade New York intends to buy its Japanese joint venture partner, Sanei International, out of its 51% share in the jointly owned company, Kate Spade Japan.
Chicago — Claire’s Stores, Inc. has appointed James D. Fielding as CEO, effective June 18, 2012. Fielding most recently served as president of Disney Stores Worldwide.
Miami — Revealing results of a $3.5 million makeover, City Furniture has opened the first of five stores in its tri-county expansion: the newly transformed Dadeland showroom in the Miami market.
