Dallas — 7-Eleven, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Sam’s Mart LLC to acquire 55 Sam’s Mart stores in North and South Carolina and convert them to 7-Eleven® stores this year.
Plano, TX — At a launch event in New York City on January 25, 2012, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. revealed its plans to overhaul its brand identity with a new logo, new store design, etc.
Durham, NC — Dunnwell, LLC has expanded its sales team. Robbye Chasteen has been appointed to the position of national sales director and Annaji Sailer to the position of sales manager.
New York City — Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Company has completed its acquisition of its affiliate, Lord & Taylor Holdings, LLC. The company plans two new Lord & Taylor stores this spring.
Bentonville, AR — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has made a number of personnel changes across the business, including the promotion of Gisel Ruiz who will head all U.S. store operations.
Bensalem, PA — Charming Shoppes, Inc. has made two key executive appointments, including the promotion of Bryan Q. Eshelman to executive vice president – chief supply chain officer.
Chicago — Lemont, Ill.-based Englewood Construction, one of the country’s leading retail construction firms, has hired Lance Beeler as manager of pre-construction services.
San Francisco — Tom Wyatt, president of the Old Navy brand, has resigned from Gap Inc. in order to take a position at another company outside of the apparel retail business, effective February 3.
Pasadena, CA — Disney Store’s new store design will be in 12 countries by year end, including its first store in Shanghai, China. In North America, Disney Store plans 13 new and remodeled stores.
