Seattle — Seattle-based Nordstrom plans to open its first full-line store at Mayfair, a mixed-use shopping center owned by General Growth Properties, Inc., in Wauwatosa, Wis., in fall 2015.
Deerfield, IL — Walgreens has opened its 8,000th store nationwide and its first flagship store on the West Coast, located in L.A. at the corner of Sunset and Vine. The store opened on Dec. 1st.
Hampstead, MD — JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. has opened its 600th store. Located in Miami, the store opened November 30, 2012, in the Shops at Midtown Miami on North Miami Avenue.
Sandpoint, ID — Coldwater Creek Inc.’s co-founder, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer, Dennis Pence, will retire as CEO of Coldwater Creek effective December 31, 2012.
Durham, NC — More than 130 locations of convenience restaurant chain Sheetz, Inc. now feature LED lighting that is delivering a 45% to 55% reduction in energy costs compared to the lighting it replaced.
Kerrville, TX — James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, plans two new Texas store openings in Burleson, a suburb in south Fort Worth, and Laredo in spring 2013.
Erie, PA — Green Media has selected Rich Arlington, a leading facility maintenance consultant, to its list of Most Influential People in the Green Industry.