Newsletter: Specs Talk

04/23/2013 - 5:18pm
Icing being rebranded; 35 stores on tap
Icing, a division of Claire’s Stores, is being re-branded with a new store design, new logo and updated imagery, Women’s Wear Daily reported.
04/23/2013 - 5:07pm
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Tampa, Fla., to close
Saks Inc. says it plans to close its Saks Fifth Avenue store in WestShore Plaza in Tampa, Fla., on May 4.
04/23/2013 - 12:24pm
Kohl’s details sustainability progress
Kohl’s Department Stores released its 2012 corporate social responsibility report, providing updates on the company’s programs and accomplishments in sustainability, community relations and social compliance.
04/23/2013 - 9:55am
Starbucks, Chicago
Starbucks Coffee Company's two-level store at the corner of Chicago's Oak and Rush Streets has a distinct Chicago feel, and reinforces the company's recycled, reclaimed and reused materials philosophy and coffee origins theme.
04/22/2013 - 10:52am
Walmart Asia environmental program saves 20% in energy costs

The Asia arm of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it has achieved energy savings of 20% across 210 supplier factories in China.

04/22/2013 - 10:44am
Leslie's Swimming Pool opens 8 stores this week, 48 in spring

Leslie’s Poolmart said it will grand-open eight Leslie’s Swimming Pool stores on April 26-28, part of the company’s pre-stated goal to open 48 new stores in spring 2013.

04/22/2013 - 10:40am
Ann Inc. reaches emission goal three years ahead of plan

Ann Inc. said it has already surpassed its 2015 emission goal by reducing its carbon footprint by 8% per square foot.

04/22/2013 - 9:20am
Canada’s Holt Renfrew expanding and remodeling chain

Holt Renfrew will open a flagship store in spring 2016 at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.

04/22/2013 - 9:19am
Simon and Mitsubishi Estate open Shisui Premium Outlets in Japan

Simon Property Group announced today that, in partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., it has opened Shisui Premium Outlets (Shisui Town, Inba District, Chiba Prefecture), the ninth Premium Outlet Center in Japan.

04/18/2013 - 4:53pm
RadioShack beefs up executive team; new prototypes in works

RadioShack Corp. formally announced that it has named two new leaders to its senior management team.

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