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.
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.
