Conshohocken, PA — IKEA plans to install solar energy panels on two more of its United States locations — both of them distribution centers in the Eastern U.S.
Birmingham, AL — Hibbett Sports, Inc. has hired Scott J. Bowman as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 9. Bowman joins Hibbett from The Home Depot.
Minneapolis — Best Buy Co., Inc. has appointed Hatim A. Tyabji as chairman. The transition follows the abrupt announcement that Founder and Chairman Richard Schulze would be resigning immediately.
New York City — Kate Spade New York intends to buy its Japanese joint venture partner, Sanei International, out of its 51% share in the jointly owned company, Kate Spade Japan.
Chicago — Claire’s Stores, Inc. has appointed James D. Fielding as CEO, effective June 18, 2012. Fielding most recently served as president of Disney Stores Worldwide.
Miami — Revealing results of a $3.5 million makeover, City Furniture has opened the first of five stores in its tri-county expansion: the newly transformed Dadeland showroom in the Miami market.
Pittsburgh — American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has appointed Mary Boland as executive vice president, chief financial and administrative officer. She joins AEO from Levi Strauss & Company.
Hingham, MA — After several starts and stops — and even parting ways with Sycamore Partners as recently as last week — Talbots has now reconciled with Sycamore to enter into a definitive purchase agreement.
