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09/06/2011 - 5:14pm
P.F. Chang’s at La Palmera receives LEED Gold certification

Shopping mall La Palmera said that one of its major tenants, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, received a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification, the restaurant’s first, for its location at the Corpus Christi, Texas, mall.

09/06/2011 - 5:12pm
Jones Lang LaSalle adds Mexico services

Chicago- and Atlanta-based Jones Lang LaSalle announced a major expansion of the firm’s full-service operations in Mexico with the addition of retail services.

09/06/2011 - 3:36pm
IBM forecasts strong apparel sales for fall

Apparel sales are expected to post year-over-year gains during the fall shopping season (August, September and October), with especially big increases in children's apparel, according to an analytics-based forecast by IBM.

09/06/2011 - 10:43am
Kroger acquires Memphis-area Schnucks stores

The Kroger Co. said Friday that its Kroger Delta Division, based in Memphis, has acquired eight Memphis-area Schnucks grocery stores that the company will convert and re-open under the Kroger banner over the next few weeks.

09/06/2011 - 10:40am
Ex-employee sues Borders over mass layoffs

A Friday report by Reuters said that a former Borders Group employee is attempting to represent a class of about 300 Ann Arbor, Mich., workers in suing the bankrupt retailer for not giving proper notice of impending mass layoffs.

09/06/2011 - 10:34am
Retailers forecast strong holiday, show hiring restraint

According to a survey released Tuesday by global management consultancy Hay Group, 68% of retailers expect holiday sales to increase this year.

09/06/2011 - 10:32am
Survey: Retailers plan to open more stores due to lower rents

A report released Tuesday by commercial real estate firm C.B. Richard Ellis said that 59% of U.S. retailers plan to open more stores due to the attractive rental rates available in the current market environment.

09/01/2011 - 4:33pm
Lord & Taylor to open first-ever Home store
09/01/2011 - 4:30pm
Toys ‘R’ Us to cut back on holiday pop-up

Toys “R” Us will open fewer holiday pop-up stores this year, Reuters reported.

09/01/2011 - 4:28pm
Lundgren named to board of Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Terry Lundgren, CEO of Macy’s, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York board of directors.

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