Atlanta — Ali Yadegari has joined Atlanta-based GreenbergFarrow as the director of retail design. Previously, he was with Bob Evans Farms, where he headed the firm’s remodeling program.
Columbus, OH — DSW Inc. has opened its newest store on 34th Street in Manhattan’s fashion district. The retailer plans to open a second store on the Upper West Side early this summer.
Jacksonville, FL — Stein Mart will open three new stores on March 15, located in Irvine, Calif., Suwanee, Ga., and Sunset Hills, Mo. This will bring the retailer’s total store count to 264.
Seattle — Outdoor retailer REI plans to open a store in San Antonio, Texas, in fall 2012 and its first Florida location in Jacksonville in spring 2013.
San Francisco — Continuing its international growth, Gap has opened its first stores in Panamá and plans to debut stores in three additional Latin American countries: Colombia, Uruguay and Peru.
Newport, KY — Divisions Maintenance Group has named Mike Pedersen as the company’s vice president of operations, national accounts. He joins the company from Cintas Corporation.
Atlanta — Since becoming a preferred flooring vendor for Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2011, Redi-Floors has expanded its commercial and construction division onto the national stage.
