San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma opened its first store in Quebec, Canada, on Nov. 3, 2012. The 8,000-square-foot store features Williams-Sonoma’s new store design.
Atlanta — Carter’s, Inc. plans to consolidate its retail store and financial operations currently managed in Shelton, Conn., with the company’s Atlanta-based operations.
Minneapolis — Christopher & Banks Corporation’s board of directors has elected LuAnn Via as the company’s next president and CEO, succeeding Joel Waller.
Huntington Beach, CA — Greg Trojan will join BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. as president in December and CEO in February, when the company’s current chairman, president and CEO, Jerry Deitchle, plans to retire as CEO.
Jacksonville, FL — Stein Mart is opening seven stores this fall. Four new stores, in addition to three relocations, are in Surprise, Ariz.; Katy, Texas; Tucson, Ariz.; and Charlottesville, Va.
New York City — Kenneth D. Cole, chairman and chief creative officer and beneficial holder of approximately 46% of the company’s outstanding common stock, has acquired Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY — Home furnishings retailer West Elm, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. family of brands, plans to open the first West Elm Market in Brooklyn this week.
