Buffalo Grove, IL — Michaels Stores, Inc. has recently rolled out a series of Siemens advanced extensions to the Site Controls™ Energy Management System (EMS).
New York City — Luxury retailer Swarovski will open a new boutique location inside the Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas during the last week of April.
Minneapolis — Christopher & Banks Corporation has appointed Peter Michielutti as senior vice president, chief financial officer, effective April 23, 2012.
Atlanta — Teavana Holdings, Inc. plans to acquire the assets of Teaopia Ltd., a leading specialty tea retailer in Canada, for $26.9 million in cash. Teaopia currently has 46 stores in Canada.
Mooresville, NC — Michael K. Brown, EVP and chief information officer of Lowe’s Companies, Inc., plans to retire after almost 28 years with the company in store operations and IT.
Houston — Over the last year, Mattress Firm Holding Corp. opened 41 stores and completed the acquisition of 55 stores from Mattress Giant. This year, Mattress Firm plans to acquire Mattress Giant.
Minneapolis — Brian Dunn has resigned as CEO and director of the board of Best Buy Co., Inc. Director G. Mike Mikan has been named interim CEO while a search for a new CEO is underway.
