Ann Arbor, MI — Borders Group, Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Direct Brands. If the deal is reached, Borders would operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Direct Brands.
Deerfield, IL — Walgreens has unveiled a plan to quadruple its number of food oasis stores in Chicago to nearly 50 stores. It will also open new and remodeled stores in the city.
Hudson, OH — The Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, has installed high-efficiency LED series area lights in its 777,350-square-foot parking lot.
Atlanta — The Paradies Shops has added John Cugasi to its executive leadership team. In his new role, Cugasi will lead strategic planning, development and marketing.
Chicago — Jones Lang LaSalle has hired three executives to high-profile positions within its Corporate Solutions business: Alejandro Kaisin, Suzanne MacLennon and George Wittman.
East Palo Alto, CA — IKEA has officially plugged in the solar energy system installed at its store in East Palo Alto, Calif., marking the seventh solar energy project for IKEA in the U.S.
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. continues to meet annual sustainability benchmarks, including reducing in-store energy consumption by 30% since 2000, the company reports in its fifth annual sustainability report.
Los Angeles — Joe’s Jeans has opened its first store in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This marks the first of at least seven stores that will open in the Middle East.
Peterborough, ON (Canada) — Enviro-Solutions, manufacturer of green cleaning chemicals and products, has hired Brian Cossette as regional sales manager for the New England and New York City area.
