Hoffman Estates, IL — Sears Holdings has hired David Lukes to join its real estate business unit as president, real estate development. Lukes comes to Sears Holdings from Mall Properties, Inc.
Goodlettsville, TN — Dollar General Corporation has named Gregory A. Sparks as executive vice president – store operations, effective March 19, 2012. He joins Dollar General from Safeway.
Birmingham, MI — On March 22, City Creek Center in Salt Lake City will host its grand opening, where Sachse Construction handled tenant coordination activities and landlord construction.
New York City — Zara has opened its largest U.S. store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, showcasing the retailer’s revamped architecture, interior design and sustainable features.
Burlington, ON (Canada) — IKEA Canada plans to open three stores in 1 year. IKEA aims for the new wave of stores to be 40% more efficient than the last store built in 2004.
Youngstown, OH — Jeff Blank, vice president of research and development at SR Products, the manufacturing division of Simon Roofing, was recently named president of the board for RCMA.
New Canaan, CT — Private equity firm Gridiron Capital, LLC, in partnership with QSI’s founder and existing management team, has acquired Quality Solutions, Inc.
