Minneapolis — Brian Dunn has resigned as CEO and director of the board of Best Buy Co., Inc. Director G. Mike Mikan has been named interim CEO while a search for a new CEO is underway.
New Canaan, CT — Private equity firm Gridiron Capital, LLC, in partnership with QSI’s founder and existing management team, has acquired Quality Solutions, Inc.
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.
Philadelphia — Sunoco, Inc. has acquired 11 retail locations in Daytona, Fla., and surrounding communities from First Coast Energy L.L.P. Each location will include an APlus convenience store.
Houston, TX — CBRE Group, Inc. has been selected to provide property management and leasing services for Houston Center, a premier property with 4.2 million square feet of retail and office space.
Bentonville, AR — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has made a number of personnel changes across the business, including the promotion of Gisel Ruiz who will head all U.S. store operations.
Columbus, OH — DSW Inc. plans to accelerate new store openings in 2012 to between 35 and 40 new stores, which is ahead of its long term goal of 15 to 20 new stores per year.
