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.
Jacksonville, FL — Regency Centers, a national owner, operator and developer of grocery-anchored shopping centers, has reduced its energy consumption since 2010 by 3.4 million kilowatt hours.
Hickory, NC — Chase Properties Ltd., a Beachwood, Ohio-based owner and operator of community shopping centers, has acquired Valley Corners in Hickory, N.C., from Collett & Associates.
Houston — Waste Management, Inc. has formed an alliance with Sam’s Club to provide membership discounts to small and medium business customers, as part of WM’s Vendor Alliance Program.
Norcross, GA — Hera Lighting has added a new business development executive manager, Nathan Shannon, whose background includes sales, marketing and branding for both retailers and manufacturers.
Madison, WI — Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, recently recognized two local retailers for achieving notable energy savings.
Greenwich, CT — The HB Nitkin Group’s Cromwell Square in Cromwell, Conn., recently underwent a major upgrade. All of the stores received a new façade, roof and signage.
