H&M to occupy J.C. Penney space at Illinois mallCBL Properties has announced the signing of H&M and Planet Fitness to fill an emptied J.C. Penney store at its mall in Bloomington, Ill. Q&A: Target talks about its just-announced new brandTarget posted a Q&A with Mark Tritton, its executive VP and chief merchandising officer, about the creation of Universal Thread and the other new brands in the works. Ascena taps Pier I exec to head up its plus-fashion segment ascena retail group has ended its search for an executive to lead Lane Bryant. Kohl’s lifts outlook on strong holiday performance Kohl’s Corp. has joined rivals Macy’s and J.C. Penney in reporting surprisingly robust holiday sales. Happy Returns opens NYC flagship A concept dedicated to in-person returns for online retailers has made its Big Apple debut. Acquisition by Quiksilver parent creates action sports powerhouse Two of the leading surfwear brands will be riding the waves together. Neiman Marcus taps luxury and retail vet as new chief executive Neiman Marcus Group has named a former Ralph Lauren executive as its new CEO. Specialty grocer in store expansion Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding into new markets. Office Depot names finance chief Office Depot’s new CFO comes from the aerospace industry. Pier I taps retail vet to head up finance Pier 1 Imports has found its new CFO. Trending Stores: Fast-casual giant opens one-of-a-kind location KFC has unveiled a marquee location in Overland Park, Kansas, as part of its ongoing store remodel and building program. Macy’s to close store in its home base Macy’s will shutter its store at Fountain Place, in downtown Cincinnati, one of the two cities (the other is New York) where it operates corporate offices. First Previous 424 425 426 427 428 Next Last