Pittsburgh — SunConnect recently signed an agreement with Macy’s to design and install a 1.063-megawatt solar power generation system at the retailer’s Raritan, N.J., distribution center.
New York City — Swarovski plans to open a licensed boutique at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in mid-November. Swarovski plans to open 14 more licensed boutiques by the end of 2012.
Portland, OR — IKEA has plugged-in two electric vehicle charging stations at its Portland, Ore., store. The initiative is the first such project for IKEA in the U.S.
Knoxville, TN — Expert JMS has appointed Michael Myers as national director of facilities services. He joins the company from USM Transfield Services Group.
Jacksonville, FL — Harbinger, a national sign and lighting firm, has expanded and opened a new facility adding capacity, enhancing capabilities and creating room for growth.
Chicago — Jones Lang LaSalle has unveiled a new scalable integrated facility and property management model that can save up to 20% in operating costs for real estate portfolios of all sizes.
Chicago — Claire’s Stores, Inc. has appointed Beatrice Lafon, a proven retail executive with almost 30 years of Pan-European experience, as president of the European division.
