Boca Raton, FL — Kevin Peters, president, North America, is leaving Office Depot, effective immediately, to take the position of CEO at an industrial distribution company.
Framingham, MA — The TJX Companies, Inc. has acquired Sierra Trading Post, an off-price Internet retailer based in Cheyenne, Wyo., for approximately $200 million.
Satellite Beach, FL — Lighting Science Group Corporation®, a global leader in LED lighting technology, has named Jeremy Cage as chief executive officer, effective January 2, 2013.
San Francisco — Gap Inc. plans for the first standalone Gap stores in Brazil as part of the company’s global expansion strategy. The first stores will open in fall 2013.
Chicago — Baum Realty Group is bringing Saint Laurent back to Chicago. Set to open in fall of 2013, the new boutique will be located on the ground level of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago.